Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Washington vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 33.1% cheaper than Arlington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,141 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Arlington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Arlington, Washington
Arlington, WA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Arlington, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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