Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Massachusetts vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 9.8% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,114 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Springfield, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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