Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Iowa City, Iowa


The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 4.9% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $52,467 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Iowa City, IA
Compared to Lake Charles, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher

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