Cost of Living Calculator - Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 35.0% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $113,791 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Portsmouth, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower

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