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Lake Charles, LA vs Martinez, GA

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Are people in Martinez older or younger than people in Lake Charles?
- The Median Age in Martinez is 2.7 years older than in Lake Charles.

Are housing costs cheaper in Martinez or Lake Charles?
- Martinez housing costs are 33.6% more expensive than Lake Charles housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Martinez or Lake Charles?
- The average commute for residents of Martinez is 7.5 minutes longer 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 Martinez?
Martinez, GA lies just outside of Augusta, GA near the Savannah River. This quiet town offers access to great schools, plenty of restaurants and shops all within walking distance from beautiful lakefront homes.

 Lake Charles, LAMartinez, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,829329,725,481
 Median Income$49,913  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$179,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lake Charles    34 Reviews

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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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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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 Martinez    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

We have lived here for 20 yrs. As a retired Military family we had our choices where to retire. Martinez Evans Ga was our choice. Cost of living, location and amenities  More

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