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Cost of Living Calculator - Smithfield, North Carolina vs Lake Charles, Louisiana

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 2.8% cheaper than Smithfield, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,895 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Smithfield, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Smithfield, North Carolina
Smithfield, NC vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Smithfield, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
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  2.8% lower
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  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
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  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
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  Personal
  11.5% lower
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