Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Elko, Nevada


The cost of living in Elko, Nevada is 22.4% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $91,787 in Elko, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elko, Nevada is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Elko
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Elko, NV
Compared to Lake Charles, Elko is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher

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