Magnolia, Arkansas vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 20.6% more expensive than Magnolia, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $60,305 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Magnolia, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Magnolia, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Magnolia, Arkansas
Magnolia, AR vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Magnolia, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  42.6% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower