Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Lewis, Washington vs Fort Polk South, Louisiana


The cost of living in Fort Polk South, Louisiana is 27.5% cheaper than Fort Lewis, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,263 in Fort Polk South, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lewis, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Polk South, Louisiana is cheaper than Fort Lewis, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Fort Polk South
than in Fort Lewis, Washington
Fort_Lewis, WA vs Fort_Polk_South, LA
Compared to Fort_Lewis, Fort_Polk_South is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower

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