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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Petal, MS vs Lake Charles, LA

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Are people in Lake Charles older or younger than people in Petal?
- The Median Age in Lake Charles is 0.4 years older than in Petal.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Charles or Petal?
- Lake Charles housing costs are 4.6% less expensive than Petal housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Charles or Petal?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Charles is 6.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Petal.

Things to do in Petal?
Petal, MS sits in Forrest County with a population close to 10,500 people. Here you can visit unique attractions such as Chain Park featuring various playgrounds suitable for all ages or go on leisurely strolls along Leaf River Trail lined with scenic vistas ideal for photographers!

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.

 Petal, MSLake Charles, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,444329,725,481
 Median Income$55,407  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$188,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.34  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Petal    1 Reviews
Cayla · Petal, MS
Petal native
Over 2 years ago

I am a Petal native 4th generation with a child (5th generation) in the Petal School District. I love it here, but I must say that a lot of the information provided on  More

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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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