Cities → Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles, LA
Cost of living & top-paying careers
The cost of living in Lake Charles is 13% lower than the US national average, with an index of 87.1 (100 = national average). Housing costs are 7% below the US average.
Cost of Living
87.1
13% cheaper than the national average
Housing
93.0
7% cheaper than average
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Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive. · Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)