What is a pro or con of living in Peru, Illinoiscompared to Lake Charles, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 20% cheaper in Peru.

What salary do I need to live in Peru, Illinois copmared to Lake Charles, Louisiana?

A salary of $200,000 in Lake Charles, Louisiana could decrease to $177,377 in Peru, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKE CHARLES vs. PERU
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Peru, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peru, Illinois is 11.3% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $177,377 in Peru, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Peru, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Peru
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Lake Charles, LA vs. Peru, IL

Compared to Lake Charles, Peru is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

34.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.6% higher

Commute

33.4% lower

Health

13.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Peru, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake Charles, LA vs. Peru, IL

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