Cost of Living Calculator - Schenectady, New York vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 10.6% cheaper than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $67,016 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Schenectady, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower

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