Cost of Living Calculator - Wilbraham, Massachusetts vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 24.0% cheaper than Wilbraham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,022 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilbraham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Wilbraham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Wilbraham, Massachusetts
Wilbraham, MA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Wilbraham, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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