What is a pro or con of living in Lake Charles, Louisianacompared to Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 0% cheaper in Lake Charles.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Charles, Louisiana copmared to Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

A salary of $50,000 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin could decrease to $49,055 in Lake Charles, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MILWAUKEE vs. LAKE CHARLES
Cost of Living Comparison

Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 1.9% cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $49,055 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI vs. Lake Charles, LA

Compared to Milwaukee, Lake Charles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

21.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.2% lower

Commute

12.7% lower

Health

9.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Milwaukee, WI vs. Lake Charles, LA

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