What is a pro or con of living in Lake Charles, Louisianacompared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 34% cheaper in Lake Charles.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Charles, Louisiana copmared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

A salary of $40,000 in Chattanooga, Tennessee could decrease to $38,428 in Lake Charles, Louisiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHATTANOOGA vs. LAKE CHARLES
Cost of Living Comparison

Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 3.9% cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $38,428 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN vs. Lake Charles, LA

Compared to Chattanooga, Lake Charles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

0.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.4% lower

Commute

10.1% higher

Health

1.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% lower

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Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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