Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Rock Springs, Wyoming


The cost of living in Rock Springs, Wyoming is 12.5% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $106,889 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Springs, Wyoming is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Rock Springs
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Rock Springs, WY
Compared to Lake Charles, Rock Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  43.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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