Alpena, Michigan vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 16.5% more expensive than Alpena, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $87,412 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpena, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Alpena, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Alpena, Michigan
Alpena, MI vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Alpena, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
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  16.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
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  Personal
  3.6% lower
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