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SEATTLE vs. LAKE CHARLES
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Seattle, Washington vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is
50.5%
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington.
You would need a salary of
$44,571
in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Seattle, Lake Charles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
50.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
14.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
79.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
30.7% higher
Commute
35.2% lower
Health
15.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
23.8% lower
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