Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Marshalltown, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marshalltown, Iowa is 12.3% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,863 in Marshalltown, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marshalltown, Iowa is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Marshalltown
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Marshalltown, IA
Compared to Lake Charles, Marshalltown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher

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