Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Alabama, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alabama, New York is 4.6% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,714 in Alabama, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alabama, New York is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Alabama
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Alabama, NY
Compared to Lake Charles, Alabama is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher