Cost of Living Calculator - Salmon, Idaho vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 3.9% cheaper than Salmon, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $48,035 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Salmon, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Salmon, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Salmon, Idaho
Salmon, ID vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Salmon, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  36.9% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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