Cost of Living Calculator - Polson, Montana vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 16.6% cheaper than Polson, Montana.

You would need a salary of $62,582 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Polson, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Polson, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Polson, Montana
Polson, MT vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Polson, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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