Batesville, Arkansas vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 16.2% more expensive than Batesville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $58,112 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Batesville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Batesville, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Batesville, Arkansas
Batesville, AR vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Batesville, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower