Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Estes Park, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Estes Park, Colorado is 53.9% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $115,433 in Estes Park, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Estes Park, Colorado is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Estes Park
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Estes Park, CO
Compared to Lake Charles, Estes Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher