Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Jennings, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jennings, Louisiana is 6.1% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $42,238 in Jennings, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jennings, Louisiana is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Jennings
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Jennings, LA
Compared to Lake Charles, Jennings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher