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


The cost of living in Iowa Falls, Iowa is 11.8% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $112,905 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Iowa Falls
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Iowa Falls, IA
Compared to Lake Charles, Iowa Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% lower
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher

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