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Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Charleston, West Virginia

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 2.6% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $121,705 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Charleston
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Charleston, WV
Compared to Lake Charles, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
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  2.6% lower
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  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% lower
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  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
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  Personal
  0.1% higher
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