Cost of Living Calculator - Munster, Indiana vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 16.8% cheaper than Munster, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,405 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Munster, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Munster, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Munster, Indiana
Munster, IN vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Munster, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower

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