Cost of Living Calculator - Martinsville, Virginia vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


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

You would need a salary of $90,457 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Martinsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Martinsville, Virginia
Martinsville, VA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Martinsville, 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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