Rockledge, Florida vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 14.9% cheaper than Rockledge, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,528 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockledge, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Rockledge, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Rockledge, Florida
Rockledge, FL vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Rockledge, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower