Slidell, Louisiana vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 8.5% cheaper than Slidell, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $45,760 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Slidell, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Slidell, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Slidell, Louisiana
Slidell, LA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Slidell, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower