Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 101.9% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $151,444 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
359% more expensive in Seattle
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Lake Charles, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  377.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  23.5% lower
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  31.3% higher
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