Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Fairbanks, Alaska


The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 22.7% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $92,058 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Fairbanks
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Lake Charles, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  43.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.2% higher
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.4% higher

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