Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 18.0% cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $61,525 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Gulf Shores, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
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  Personal
  7.5% lower
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