Sweetwater, Tennessee vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 9.8% more expensive than Sweetwater, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $54,888 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sweetwater, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Sweetwater, Tennessee
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
63% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Sweetwater, Tennessee
Sweetwater, TN vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Sweetwater, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  1.5% lower
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