Missouri City, Texas vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 20.6% cheaper than Missouri City, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,667 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Missouri City, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Missouri City, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Missouri City, Texas
Missouri City, TX vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Missouri City, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower