Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Riverton, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverton, Wyoming is 5.5% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $211,071 in Riverton, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverton, Wyoming is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Riverton
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Riverton, WY
Compared to Lake Charles, Riverton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  43.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher