Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 26.4% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $94,789 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Lake Charles, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  59.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% higher

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