Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Carson City, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson City, Nevada is 33.2% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $99,910 in Carson City, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson City, Nevada is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Carson City
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Carson City, NV
Compared to Lake Charles, Carson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

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