Cost of Living Calculator - Provo, Utah vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 23.6% cheaper than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $57,337 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Provo, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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