Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 33.6% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $66,787 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Las Vegas
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to Lake Charles, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher