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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 15.6% cheaper than Longview, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,300 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Longview, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Longview, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Longview, Washington
Longview, WA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Longview, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.8% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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