Cost of Living Calculator - Durango, Colorado vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 30.3% cheaper than Durango, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,737 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Durango, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Durango, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Durango, Colorado
Durango, CO vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Durango, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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