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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 14.2% cheaper than Pullman, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,924 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pullman, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Pullman, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Pullman, Washington
Pullman, WA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Pullman, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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