Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Urbana, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 6.5% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $46,751 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Urbana
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Urbana, IL
Compared to Lake Charles, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher