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Nacogdoches, TX vs Lake Charles, LA

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Are people in Lake Charles older or younger than people in Nacogdoches?
- The Median Age in Lake Charles is 10.8 years older than in Nacogdoches.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Charles or Nacogdoches?
- Lake Charles housing costs are 16.6% more expensive than Nacogdoches housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Charles or Nacogdoches?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Charles is 0.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Nacogdoches.

Things to do in Nacogdoches?
Nacogdoches TX lies just east from Houston boasting numerous opportunities for outdoor adventure such as hikes through the Angelina National Forest or kayaking down Neches River.

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.

 Nacogdoches, TXLake Charles, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,444329,725,481
 Median Income$36,434  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$153,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.95  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Nacogdoches    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

loved growing up in Nac never realized how pretty Nac was until I moved away and would come home to  More

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I have visited the Nacogdoches area several times since I was about 14. I am 30 now and am planning on relocating to this area permanently. There are many large  More

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Nacogdoches is the oldest town in Texas having been the center of development in Texas, as was San Antonio. However, it was later, somewhat side stepped, as the rest of  More

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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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