Cost of Living Calculator - Towson, Maryland vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 28.1% cheaper than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $53,914 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Towson, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower

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