Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 10.8% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $55,400 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Fort Smith, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
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  10.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
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  Personal
  6.1% lower
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