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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 37.3% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,002 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Auburn, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% lower

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