Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 6.7% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $80,054 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
100% more expensive in Detroit
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Lake Charles, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  100.1% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  5.9% higher
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