Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Rockdale, Texas


The cost of living in Rockdale, Texas is 9.5% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $67,871 in Rockdale, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockdale, Texas is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Rockdale
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Rockdale, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Rockdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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