Yelm, Washington vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 25.3% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,365 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Yelm, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower