Maggie Valley, North Carolina vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 18.5% cheaper than Maggie Valley, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,103 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Maggie Valley, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Maggie Valley, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Maggie Valley, North Carolina
Maggie Valley, NC vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Maggie Valley, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower