Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Fort Polk South, Louisiana


The cost of living in Fort Polk South, Louisiana is 13.6% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,201 in Fort Polk South, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Polk South, Louisiana is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Fort Polk South
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake_Charles, LA vs Fort_Polk_South, LA
Compared to Lake_Charles, Fort_Polk_South is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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