Cost of Living Calculator - San Antonio, Texas vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 7.5% cheaper than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $78,661 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to San Antonio, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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