Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Marked Tree, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marked Tree, Arkansas is 14.4% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $42,780 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marked Tree, Arkansas is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Marked Tree
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Marked Tree, AR
Compared to Lake Charles, Marked Tree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher