Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Florence, Kentucky


The cost of living in Florence, Kentucky is 11.3% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $77,918 in Florence, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, Kentucky is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Florence
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Florence, KY
Compared to Lake Charles, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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