Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 59.3% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $132,241 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Portland
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Lake Charles, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% higher