Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Fort Payne, Alabama


The cost of living in Fort Payne, Alabama is 10.5% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $44,765 in Fort Payne, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Payne, Alabama is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Fort Payne
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Fort Payne, AL
Compared to Lake Charles, Fort Payne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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