Cost of Living Calculator - Lamar, Colorado vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 17.2% more expensive than Lamar, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $58,604 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lamar, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Lamar, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Lamar, Colorado
Lamar, CO vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Lamar, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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