Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Chester, Connecticut


The cost of living in Chester, Connecticut is 39.1% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $69,555 in Chester, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Connecticut 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 Chester
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Chester, CT
Compared to Lake Charles, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% higher
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher

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