Cost of Living Calculator - Laramie, Wyoming vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 10.5% cheaper than Laramie, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $67,161 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Laramie, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Laramie, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Laramie, Wyoming
Laramie, WY vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Laramie, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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