Thornton, Colorado vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 32.4% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $33,808 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Thornton, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower