Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Lake Arthur, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Arthur, Louisiana is 10.0% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $67,509 in Lake Arthur, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Arthur, Louisiana is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lake Arthur
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Lake Arthur, LA
Compared to Lake Charles, Lake Arthur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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