Springfield, Illinois vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 10.2% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,106 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Springfield, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
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  Personal
  0.9% lower
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