What is a pro or con of living in Charlotte, North Carolinacompared to Lake Charles, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 112% more expensive in Charlotte.

What salary do I need to live in Charlotte, North Carolina copmared to Lake Charles, Louisiana?

A salary of $125,000 in Lake Charles, Louisiana should increase to $149,970 in Charlotte, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKE CHARLES vs. CHARLOTTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 20.0% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $149,970 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Lake Charles, LA vs. Charlotte, NC

Compared to Lake Charles, Charlotte is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

53.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.3% higher

Commute

9.7% higher

Health

6.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake Charles, LA vs. Charlotte, NC

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