Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 23.2% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $92,419 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Lake Charles, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  7.2% higher
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