Helen, Georgia vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 2.8% cheaper than Helen, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $72,895 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Helen, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Helen, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Helen, Georgia
Helen, GA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Helen, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower