Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Hilo, Hawaii


The cost of living in Hilo, Hawaii is 51.5% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $113,628 in Hilo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilo, Hawaii is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Hilo
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Hilo, HI
Compared to Lake Charles, Hilo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  63.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  115.7% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.0% higher

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