Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs New Haven, Connecticut


The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 27.0% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $103,850 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in New Haven
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs New Haven, CT
Compared to Lake Charles, New Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.6% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.4% higher

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