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ASHEVILLE vs. LAKE CHARLES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Asheville, North Carolina vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is
21.4%
cheaper
than Asheville, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$39,309
in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is
cheaper
than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Asheville, Lake Charles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
21.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
9.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
47.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.0% lower
Commute
7.6% higher
Health
17.1% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
10.1% lower
Cost of Food
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