Long Beach, Mississippi vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 0.7% more expensive than Long Beach, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $50,364 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Long Beach, Mississippi
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Long Beach, Mississippi
Long Beach, MS vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Long Beach, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower