Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Sterling, Virginia


The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 59.6% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $79,783 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Sterling
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Sterling, VA
Compared to Lake Charles, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.2% higher

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