Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Durango, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durango, Colorado is 43.4% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $71,721 in Durango, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durango, Colorado is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
277% more expensive in Durango
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Durango, CO
Compared to Lake Charles, Durango is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher