Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Denton, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denton, Texas is 17.1% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $87,816 in Denton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denton, Texas is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Denton
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Denton, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Denton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  0.2% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher