What is a pro or con of living in United States, compared to Lake Charles, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 88% more expensive in United States.

What salary do I need to live in United States, copmared to Lake Charles, Louisiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Lake Charles, Louisiana should increase to $60,168 in United States, (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKE CHARLES vs. LAKE CHARLES
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 20.3% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $60,168 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, United States, is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in United States
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Lake Charles, LA vs. Lake Charles, LA

Compared to Lake Charles, Lake Charles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

54.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.2% higher

Commute

12.2% higher

Health

1.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

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