Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Vienna, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vienna, West Virginia is 5.3% cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $47,353 in Vienna, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vienna, West Virginia is cheaper than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Vienna
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Vienna, WV
Compared to Lake Charles, Vienna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher