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LAKE_CHARLES vs. FORT_SMITH
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Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Fort Smith, Arkansas
The cost of living in Fort Smith, Arkansas is
9.7%
cheaper
than Lake Charles, Louisiana.
You would need a salary of
$45,126
in Fort Smith, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Smith, Arkansas is
cheaper
than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Fort Smith
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake_Charles, LA vs Fort_Smith, AR
Compared to Lake_Charles, Fort_Smith is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
9.7% lower
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Food
0.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
26.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
5.5% higher
Commute
17.6% lower
Health
8.0% lower
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Personal
6.4% higher
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