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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 19.6% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,334 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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