Puyallup, Washington vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 33.8% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,299 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Puyallup, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower