Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Hampton, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hampton, Virginia is 5.9% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $105,897 in Hampton, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hampton, Virginia is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Hampton
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Hampton, VA
Compared to Lake Charles, Hampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher