Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Forest Park, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest Park, Georgia is 3.0% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $51,504 in Forest Park, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Park, Georgia is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% more expensive in Forest Park
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Forest Park, GA
Compared to Lake Charles, Forest Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% higher
      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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher