Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 15.2% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $57,581 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Tucson
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Lake Charles, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher