Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 39.6% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $69,795 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Lake Charles, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  31.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.5% higher