Fargo, North Dakota vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 7.2% cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $69,637 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Fargo, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower