What is a pro or con of living in Paradise Valley, Arizonacompared to Lake Charles, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 1579% more expensive in Paradise Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Paradise Valley, Arizona copmared to Lake Charles, Louisiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Lake Charles, Louisiana should increase to $198,135 in Paradise Valley, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKE CHARLES vs. PARADISE VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paradise Valley, Arizona is 296.3% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $198,135 in Paradise Valley, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Paradise Valley, Arizona is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1579% more expensive in Paradise Valley
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Lake Charles, LA vs. Paradise Valley, AZ

Compared to Lake Charles, Paradise Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

296.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

22.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,142.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.8% higher

Commute

25.1% higher

Health

9.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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