Nocona, Texas vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 14.6% more expensive than Nocona, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,310 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Nocona, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Nocona, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Nocona, Texas
Nocona, TX vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Nocona, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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