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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Lake Charles, LA vs Arkansas City, KS

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Are people in Arkansas City older or younger than people in Lake Charles?
- The Median Age in Arkansas City is 0.1 years older than in Lake Charles.

Are housing costs cheaper in Arkansas City or Lake Charles?
- Arkansas City housing costs are 49.8% less expensive than Lake Charles housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Arkansas City or Lake Charles?
- The average commute for residents of Arkansas City is 2.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lake Charles.

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.

Things to do in Arkansas City?
Arkansas City, KS is an attractive town south of Wichita full of incredible sites such as Cedar Vale Nature Trail displaying its distinct landscape or Riverside Park great for recreational activities; visitors can also join in the magnificent Fall Festival celebrating culture through arts and music every October.

 Lake Charles, LAArkansas City, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,028329,725,481
 Median Income$49,913  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$179,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.67  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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Reviews for Arkansas City    2 Reviews
Tom · Arkansas City, KS
Taxes high
Over 19 years ago

For a town with and income less than 75% of the national income, property taxes, income taxes and sales taxes are quite high. In addition, water rates are some of the  More

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Abhd · Arkansas City, KS
General
Over 19 years ago

Incorporated in the late 1870's Arkansas City (AC)is the largest town in Cowley County, although Winfield is the county seat. AC is a nice rural city on the western edge  More

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