Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Milwaukee, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 1.9% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $50,963 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Lake Charles, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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