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Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Lake Charles, Louisiana

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 24.3% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,776 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Charleston, Lake Charles is:
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  24.3% lower
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  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
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  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
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  Personal
  12.0% lower
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