Cost of Living Calculator - Providence, Rhode Island vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 23.1% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $57,655 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Providence, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.2% lower

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