Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Meridian, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meridian, Mississippi is 13.7% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,141 in Meridian, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Meridian, Mississippi is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Meridian
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Meridian, MS
Compared to Lake Charles, Meridian is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher