Fairhope, Alabama vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 19.6% cheaper than Fairhope, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $40,223 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairhope, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Fairhope, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Fairhope, Alabama
Fairhope, AL vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Fairhope, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower

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