Cost of Living Calculator - Toledo, Ohio vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 15.1% more expensive than Toledo, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $86,325 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Toledo, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Toledo, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Toledo, Ohio
Toledo, OH vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Toledo, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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