Cost of Living Calculator - Montrose, Colorado vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 12.1% cheaper than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,968 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Montrose, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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