Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Augusta, Georgia


The cost of living in Augusta, Georgia is 4.7% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $167,740 in Augusta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Georgia is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Augusta
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Augusta, GA
Compared to Lake Charles, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher

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