Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 42.0% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $106,498 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Lake Charles, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% lower
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.9% higher

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