Cost of Living Calculator - New Haven, Connecticut vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 21.2% cheaper than New Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $59,076 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in New Haven, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than New Haven, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, CT vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to New Haven, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.7% lower

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