Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 94.5% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $285,863 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
318% more expensive in Arlington
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Lake Charles, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.5% higher
      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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  355.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.8% higher

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