Renton, Washington vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 42.5% cheaper than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,010 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Renton, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% lower