Cost of Living Calculator - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 9.6% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,818 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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