Wheeling, West Virginia vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 9.3% more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $149,143 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling, WV vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Wheeling, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
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  9.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
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  Personal
  9.0% lower
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