Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Russellville, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Russellville, Arkansas is 11.1% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $71,143 in Russellville, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Russellville, Arkansas is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Russellville
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Russellville, AR
Compared to Lake Charles, Russellville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher