Cost of Living Calculator - Athens, Alabama vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 3.6% cheaper than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $72,306 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Athens, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% lower
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower

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