Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 18.0% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $49,172 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Madison, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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