Cost of Living Calculator - New Orleans, Louisiana vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 18.2% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $61,366 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to New Orleans, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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