Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 1.3% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $74,007 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
44% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Fayetteville, NC
Compared to Lake Charles, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher