Cost of Living Calculator - Las Vegas, Nevada vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 25.1% cheaper than Las Vegas, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $56,150 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Las Vegas, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, NV vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Las Vegas, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower

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