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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 25.7% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $148,525 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Olympia, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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