Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Nashville, Tennessee


The cost of living in Nashville, Tennessee is 24.1% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $62,034 in Nashville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nashville, Tennessee is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Nashville
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Nashville, TN
Compared to Lake Charles, Nashville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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