Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Dalton, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dalton, Georgia is 2.4% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $48,797 in Dalton, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dalton, Georgia is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
28% cheaper in Dalton
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Dalton, GA
Compared to Lake Charles, Dalton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher