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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 9.5% cheaper than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $95,954 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Norfolk, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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