Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Dover, Delaware


The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 12.3% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $56,137 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Dover
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Dover, DE
Compared to Lake Charles, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher

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