Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Bella Vista, Arkansas


The cost of living in Bella Vista, Arkansas is 11.8% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $134,152 in Bella Vista, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bella Vista, Arkansas is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Bella Vista
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Bella Vista, AR
Compared to Lake Charles, Bella Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher

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