Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Laurel, Mississippi


The cost of living in Laurel, Mississippi is 13.4% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $103,971 in Laurel, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Mississippi is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Laurel
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Laurel, MS
Compared to Lake Charles, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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