Cost of Living Calculator - Plainville, Massachusetts vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 34.6% cheaper than Plainville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,691 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Plainville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Plainville, Massachusetts
Plainville, MA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Plainville, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower

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