Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Fruitvale, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fruitvale, Texas is 1.7% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $49,158 in Fruitvale, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fruitvale, Texas is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% cheaper in Fruitvale
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Fruitvale, TX
Compared to Lake Charles, Fruitvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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)
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher