Cost of Living Calculator - Lowell, Arkansas vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 7.9% cheaper than Lowell, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $69,096 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Lowell, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Lowell, Arkansas
Lowell, AR vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Lowell, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower

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