Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Kent, Washington


The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 65.1% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $82,551 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Kent
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Kent, WA
Compared to Lake Charles, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.1% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  62.7% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.9% higher

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