Cost of Living Calculator - Montpelier, Vermont vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 16.7% cheaper than Montpelier, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $62,450 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Montpelier, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Montpelier, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier, VT vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Montpelier, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% lower
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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