Cost of Living Calculator - Atlanta, Georgia vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 24.0% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $75,960 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Atlanta, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower

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