Cost of Living in Lake Charles, LA
Population: 81,679 | Louisiana
80
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Lake Charles is 20% less expensive than the national average.
83
Housing
67
Home Values
87
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $56,864
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -24%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $1,090/mo
- Median Home Value
- $204,000
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $992/mo
Everyday Prices in Lake Charles
BLS Average Prices for the Lake Charles, LA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$2.85
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🥚
$2.33
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-7% vs US
🥛
$3.74
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-7% vs US
🍞
$1.72
Bread (white)
per lb
-7% vs US
🍗
$3.85
Chicken breast
per lb
-7% vs US
⚡
$0.14
Electricity
per kWh
-24% vs US