Tyro, Kansas vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 12.6% more expensive than Tyro, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $56,301 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tyro, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Tyro, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Tyro, Kansas
Tyro, KS vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Tyro, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower