Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs West Orange, New Jersey


The cost of living in West Orange, New Jersey is 59.9% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $119,946 in West Orange, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Orange, New Jersey is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in West Orange
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs West Orange, NJ
Compared to Lake Charles, West Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  63.0% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% higher

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