Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Edison, New Jersey


The cost of living in Edison, New Jersey is 56.3% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $118,020 in Edison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edison, New Jersey is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Edison
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Edison, NJ
Compared to Lake Charles, Edison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.6% higher
  Commute
  65.8% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% higher

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