Oswego, New York vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 7.6% more expensive than Oswego, New York.

You would need a salary of $80,732 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oswego, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Oswego, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Oswego, New York
Oswego, NY vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Oswego, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% higher
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower