South Beloit, Illinois vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 2.1% more expensive than South Beloit, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,566 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in South Beloit, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than South Beloit, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in South Beloit, Illinois
South Beloit, IL vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to South Beloit, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% higher
      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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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