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


The cost of living in Washington, Pennsylvania is 4.1% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $138,025 in Washington, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Washington
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Washington, PA
Compared to Lake Charles, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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