Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Columbus, Ohio


The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 4.0% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $155,957 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Columbus
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Columbus, OH
Compared to Lake Charles, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher

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