Petoskey, Michigan vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 11.3% cheaper than Petoskey, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,778 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Petoskey, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Petoskey, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Petoskey, Michigan
Petoskey, MI vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Petoskey, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower