Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Arlington, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Washington is 49.6% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $74,789 in Arlington, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Washington is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Arlington
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Arlington, WA
Compared to Lake Charles, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher