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Cost of Living Calculator - Charlotte, North Carolina vs Lake Charles, Louisiana

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 16.6% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,516 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Charlotte, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
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  16.6% lower
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  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
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  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
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  Personal
  7.9% lower
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