Cost of Living Calculator - Charlottesville, Virginia vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 22.6% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,723 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Charlottesville, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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