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Cost of Living in Lake Charles, LA

84
Very Affordable · National average is 100

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$54,761
Median Income
$1,007/mo
Median Rent
$191,200
Median Home
82,430
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
78.6
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
73.6
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
88.9
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
85.3
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
87.4
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$785
est.
$886
est.
$1,007$1,289
est.
$1,470
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

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Westlake, LA
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Affordable
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DeQuincy, LA
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Vinton, LA
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Welsh, LA
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