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Charleston, IL vs Lake Charles, LA

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Are people in Lake Charles older or younger than people in Charleston?
- The Median Age in Lake Charles is 8.8 years older than in Charleston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Charles or Charleston?
- Lake Charles housing costs are 51.4% more expensive than Charleston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Charles or Charleston?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Charles is 3.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Charleston.

Things to do in Charleston?
Charleston, IL is an inviting town southeast of Mattoon full of amazing places to explore like 'Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site' presenting its distinctive landscape or Coles County Historical Museum & Research Center hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Festival Of The Little Hills brings people together with food and games every August.

Things to do in Lake Charles?
Lake Charles Louisiana makes the perfect spot for anyone looking for water-related activities such as fishing on Lake Charles or sampling some fresh seafood at one of the many restaurants along Lake Street.

 Charleston, ILLake Charles, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,444329,725,481
 Median Income$44,371  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$118,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.58  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Lake Charles    34 Reviews
Jeff · Moss Bluff, LA
Good good good…
Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in the city for years and it’s great, you should really check it  More

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Jeremy · Moss Bluff, LA
Very tense atmosphere
Over 4 years ago

Lake Charles, Louisiana is one of the absolute creepiest cities in the USA. The people feel dead inside. They also seem to secretly hate each other. It is also an  More

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Marshall L. · 
clannish (feels like a cult)
Over 5 years ago

Beware reader, the city of Lake Charles is an absolute sh*thole. If you are traveling through I-10 you might want to skip this place. This place is the very worst of the  More

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