Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 71.1% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $85,560 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
302% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Lake Charles, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.1% higher
      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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher