Lake Charles Metro Area, LA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Lake Charles, Louisiana?
$2,850 / month
for a family, 47.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $34,200 for the year for a family.
$2,567 / month
for a single person, 46.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,800 for the year for a single person.

Lake Charles cost of living score
85.1
Less expensive
14.9% lower
than the US average
5.3% lower
than the Louisiana average
Lake Charles Louisi Metro Area, Louisiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.9% lower than the U.S. average and 5.3% higher than the average for Louisiana.

Lake Charles Metro Area, LA

Housing costs in Lake Charles?
A typical home costs $177,800, which is 47.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.8% less expensive than the average Louisiana home, at $184,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lake Charles costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.0% more than the state average of $1,000.

Can I afford Lake Charles?
To live comfortably in Lake Charles Louisi Metro Area, Louisiana, a minimum annual income of $34,200 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lake Charles?
The cost of living in the Lake Charles, LA Metro Area is 85.1, which is 15.9% lower than the national average of 100. This low cost of living is accompanied by a median house value of $177,800, much lower than the US average house value of $338,100. Due to this combination, many people find that it's an affordable place to live with plenty of opportunities for jobs and other activities.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesLake CharlesLouisianaUnited States
    Unlock89.9100.0
  92.0  Unlock100.0
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  60.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$184,800$338,100
  90.0  Unlock100.0
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  96.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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