Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Lima, Ohio


The cost of living in Lima, Ohio is 12.5% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $65,614 in Lima, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lima, Ohio is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Lima
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Lima, OH
Compared to Lake Charles, Lima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher

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