Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Cincinnati, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cincinnati, Ohio is 4.5% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $62,671 in Cincinnati, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cincinnati, Ohio is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Cincinnati
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Cincinnati, OH
Compared to Lake Charles, Cincinnati is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher