Surprise, Arizona vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 22.8% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $38,615 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Surprise, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower