Cost of Living Calculator - Somers Point, New Jersey vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 12.0% cheaper than Somers Point, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $35,212 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Somers Point, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Somers Point, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Somers Point, New Jersey
Somers Point, NJ vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Somers Point, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower

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