Martin, Tennessee vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 13.7% more expensive than Martin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $56,840 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Martin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Martin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Martin, Tennessee
Martin, TN vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Martin, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower