Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Charleston, Illinois


The cost of living in Charleston, Illinois is 14.8% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $63,899 in Charleston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Charleston
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Charleston, IL
Compared to Lake Charles, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% lower
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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