Olathe, Kansas vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 19.4% cheaper than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $60,451 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Olathe, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
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  Personal
  17.6% lower
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