Valdosta, Georgia vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 5.9% more expensive than Valdosta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $137,618 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdosta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Valdosta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Valdosta, Georgia
Valdosta, GA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Valdosta, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower