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GAINESVILLE vs. LAKE CHARLES
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Gainesville, Florida vs Lake Charles, Louisiana

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 7.7% cheaper than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $46,167 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville, FL vs Lake Charles, LA

Compared to Gainesville, Lake Charles is:

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7.7% lower

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6.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

18.3% lower

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Utilities

14.7% lower

Commute

9.3% higher

Health

5.3% lower

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Personal

5.2% lower

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