North Las Vegas, Nevada vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 24.5% cheaper than North Las Vegas, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $37,738 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than North Las Vegas, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in North Las Vegas, Nevada
North Las Vegas, NV vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to North Las Vegas, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower