Cost of Living in Lake Charles, LA

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Annual Breakdown

Gross Salary $70,000
Taxes (Est.) ...
Housing (Rent) -$14,604
Net Income ...

Cost of Living Index

57.1
Cheaper Avg (100) Pricier

Living in Lake Charles, LA is roughly 43% less expensive than the national average.

Monthly Take-Home

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Affordability Score

Grade
Rent Burden –%
Affordable (<20%) 30% Rule Stretched (>40%)

K-12 Schools

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Schools 65
Enrollment 35,793
Pupil:Teacher 0:1
Charter 4.6%
Title I 0%

Colleges & Universities

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Institutions 4
Avg In-State $4,241
Avg Out-of-State $4,991
Avg Grad Rate 56.5%
Institution Enrollment In-State Tuition Grad Rate
Stage One-The Hair School 79 $0 81.0%
McNeese State University 6,060 $5,147 52.0%
Avery James College 74 $0 50.0%
SOWELA Technical Community College 3,316 $3,335 43.0%