Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 24.3% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $93,231 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Lake Charles, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher