Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Fe, New Mexico vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 27.1% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $54,672 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Santa Fe, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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