Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Central City, Colorado


The cost of living in Central City, Colorado is 26.5% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $32,885 in Central City, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Central City, Colorado is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Central City
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Central City, CO
Compared to Lake Charles, Central City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  35.2% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher

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