Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Kankakee, Illinois


The cost of living in Kankakee, Illinois is 11.2% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $44,404 in Kankakee, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kankakee, Illinois 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 Kankakee
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Kankakee, IL
Compared to Lake Charles, Kankakee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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