Coos Bay, Oregon vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 4.8% cheaper than Coos Bay, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $71,392 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Coos Bay, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Coos Bay, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Coos Bay, Oregon
Coos Bay, OR vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Coos Bay, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.4% higher
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower