Bend, Oregon vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 36.7% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $31,645 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Bend, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower