Kennewick, Washington vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 15.5% cheaper than Kennewick, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,403 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennewick, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Kennewick, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Kennewick, Washington
Kennewick, WA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Kennewick, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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