Newark, New Jersey vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 32.3% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $33,836 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Newark, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  21.2% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
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  Personal
  20.9% lower
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