Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Mississippi vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 15.9% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $57,951 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Meridian, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  33.6% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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