Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Natchez, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Natchez, Mississippi is 12.6% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $43,682 in Natchez, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Natchez, Mississippi is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Natchez
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Natchez, MS
Compared to Lake Charles, Natchez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower