Cost of Living Calculator - Parks, Louisiana vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 4.3% more expensive than Parks, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $78,218 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Parks, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Parks, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Parks, Louisiana
Parks, LA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Parks, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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