Cost of Living Calculator - Payson, Utah vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 24.2% cheaper than Payson, Utah.

You would need a salary of $37,876 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Payson, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Payson, Utah
Payson, UT vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Payson, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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