Anchorage, Alaska vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 28.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $35,819 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Anchorage, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
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  Personal
  25.7% lower
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