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Lake Charles, LA
Cost of living & highest-paying careers
The cost of living in Lake Charles is 14% lower than the US national average, with an index of 85.9 (100 = national average). Housing costs are 48% below the US average.
Cost of Living
85.9
14% cheaper than the national average
Housing
51.8
48% cheaper than average
Highest-Paying Jobs in Lake Charles
Chemical engineers$136,810
Production Managers$136,800
Pharmacists$133,720
Industrial engineers$129,260
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Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive. · Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities (2024)