Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Silver Spring, Maryland


The cost of living in Silver Spring, Maryland is 57.4% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $78,700 in Silver Spring, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Silver Spring, Maryland is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Silver Spring
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Silver Spring, MD
Compared to Lake Charles, Silver Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  58.1% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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