Mountain Home, Arkansas vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 10.7% more expensive than Mountain Home, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $22,130 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Mountain Home, Arkansas
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
45% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Mountain Home, Arkansas
Mountain Home, AR vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Mountain Home, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower