Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Castroville, Texas


The cost of living in Castroville, Texas is 19.4% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $59,687 in Castroville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castroville, Texas is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Castroville
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Castroville, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Castroville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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