Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Cumberland, Maine


The cost of living in Cumberland, Maine is 51.3% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $75,633 in Cumberland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cumberland, Maine is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Cumberland
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Cumberland, ME
Compared to Lake Charles, Cumberland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher

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