Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 16.1% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $87,094 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, 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
107% more expensive in Wilmington
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Lake Charles, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% higher
      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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher