What is a pro or con of living in Martinsburg, West Virginiacompared to Lake Charles, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 39% more expensive in Martinsburg.

What salary do I need to live in Martinsburg, West Virginia copmared to Lake Charles, Louisiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Lake Charles, Louisiana should increase to $53,971 in Martinsburg, West Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKE CHARLES vs. MARTINSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinsburg, West Virginia is 7.9% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $53,971 in Martinsburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Martinsburg, West Virginia is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Martinsburg
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Lake Charles, LA vs. Martinsburg, WV

Compared to Lake Charles, Martinsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% higher

Commute

4.2% lower

Health

20.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake Charles, LA vs. Martinsburg, WV

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