Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Lockhart, Texas


The cost of living in Lockhart, Texas is 11.8% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $83,845 in Lockhart, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lockhart, Texas is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Lockhart
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Lockhart, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Lockhart is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% higher
      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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  32.9% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher

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