Loachapoka, Alabama vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 3.7% cheaper than Loachapoka, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $41,406 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Loachapoka, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Loachapoka, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Loachapoka, Alabama
Loachapoka, AL vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Loachapoka, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower