Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Andalusia, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Andalusia, Alabama is 7.1% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $46,450 in Andalusia, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Andalusia, Alabama is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Andalusia
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Andalusia, AL
Compared to Lake Charles, Andalusia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher