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


The cost of living in Tupelo, Mississippi is 10.0% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $45,006 in Tupelo, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tupelo, Mississippi is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Tupelo
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Tupelo, MS
Compared to Lake Charles, Tupelo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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