Cost of Living Calculator - Thayer, Missouri vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 13.8% more expensive than Thayer, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $28,459 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Thayer, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Thayer, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Thayer, Missouri
Thayer, MO vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Thayer, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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