Leesport, Pennsylvania vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 13.7% cheaper than Leesport, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,146 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Leesport, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Leesport, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Leesport, Pennsylvania
Leesport, PA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Leesport, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower