Lakeland, Florida vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 5.9% cheaper than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $47,055 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Lakeland, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower