What does housing cost in Lake Charles in 2026?

Housing in Lake Charles runs to about €932 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Lake Charles?

Asking rent in Lake Charles stands at 1,090 €/month.

What are property prices in Lake Charles?

To buy in Lake Charles, expect 204,000 €.

Cost of Living in Lake Charles, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Lake Charles — 2026

Lake Charles has 81,679 residents and lies in Louisiane. Median rent there comes to roughly €932 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 174,374 €. Median income is 48,606 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 23% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Lake Charles

Rent

Median rent: 932 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 174,374 €

Income

Median household income: 48,606 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 592 €/year

Quality of life — Lake Charles

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

33,8 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

22,6 %

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