Cost of Living Calculator - Veguita, New Mexico vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 13.5% more expensive than Veguita, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $56,762 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Veguita, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Veguita, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Veguita, New Mexico
Veguita, NM vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Veguita, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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