Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Salem, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 23.2% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $61,613 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Salem
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Salem, OR
Compared to Lake Charles, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
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  Personal
  4.3% higher
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