Cost of Living Calculator - Atlantic City, New Jersey vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 0.6% cheaper than Atlantic City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $74,551 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Atlantic City, New Jersey
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
15% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, NJ vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Atlantic City, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower

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