Cost of Living Calculator - Dale City, Virginia vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 28.5% cheaper than Dale City, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,590 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dale City, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Dale City, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Dale City, Virginia
Dale City, VA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Dale City, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  23.4% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower

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