Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Louisiana vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 0.7% more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $75,545 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Alexandria, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, LA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Alexandria, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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