Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Miami Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miami Beach, Florida is 41.2% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $70,578 in Miami Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miami Beach, Florida is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Miami Beach
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Miami Beach, FL
Compared to Lake Charles, Miami Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  48.4% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher