Cost of Living Calculator - Sarasota, Florida vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 19.2% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $40,379 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Sarasota, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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