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Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Salem, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 50.4% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $112,816 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Salem
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Salem, MA
Compared to Lake Charles, Salem is:
  Homeowner
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  50.4% higher
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  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.1% higher
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  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
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  Personal
  20.0% higher
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