Lake Charles, LA
Life Score: 61.4 (C)
Cost of Living (RPP)
85.9
100 = national avg
2BR Rent (FMR)
$1,217
per month
Median Salary
$53,823
annual
Violent Crime Rate
407
per 100K (state level)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
state avg
Infant Childcare
$7,396
per year (state avg)
EPA Violations
13618
state total
Composite Score
61.4
out of 100
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Sources: BEA (RPP), HUD (FMR), BLS (OES), FBI (UCR), NCES, DOL, EPA. Crime, schools, childcare, and environment use state-level data when metro-level is unavailable.