Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Mount Sterling, Kentucky


The cost of living in Mount Sterling, Kentucky is 11.2% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $44,404 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Sterling, Kentucky is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Mount Sterling
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Mount Sterling, KY
Compared to Lake Charles, Mount Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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