Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Southaven, Mississippi


The cost of living in Southaven, Mississippi is 6.1% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $79,605 in Southaven, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southaven, Mississippi is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Southaven
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Southaven, MS
Compared to Lake Charles, Southaven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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