Goodyear, Arizona vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 28.2% cheaper than Goodyear, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $75,350 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Goodyear, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Goodyear, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Goodyear, Arizona
Goodyear, AZ vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Goodyear, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower