Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Texarkana, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Texarkana, Texas is 6.1% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $46,931 in Texarkana, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Texarkana, Texas is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Texarkana
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Texarkana, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Texarkana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher