Cost of Living Calculator - Mentor, Ohio vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 4.8% cheaper than Mentor, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $47,595 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mentor, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Mentor, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Mentor, Ohio
Mentor, OH vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Mentor, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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