Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mississippi State, Mississippi is 13.6% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $56,799 in Mississippi State, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mississippi State, Mississippi is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Mississippi State
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Mississippi State, MS
Compared to Lake Charles, Mississippi State is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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