Cost of Living Calculator - Metairie, Louisiana vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 19.7% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $64,232 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Metairie, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower

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