Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Laramie, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laramie, Wyoming is 11.7% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $55,836 in Laramie, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laramie, Wyoming is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Laramie
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Laramie, WY
Compared to Lake Charles, Laramie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  42.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower