Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Hammond, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hammond, Louisiana is 5.7% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $52,828 in Hammond, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hammond, Louisiana is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Hammond
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Hammond, LA
Compared to Lake Charles, Hammond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher