Shreveport, Louisiana vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 8.5% more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $58,582 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Shreveport, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Shreveport, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
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  8.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
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  Personal
  4.3% lower
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