Cost of Living Calculator - Missoula, Montana vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 25.9% cheaper than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $55,598 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Missoula, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Missoula, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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