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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 17.1% cheaper than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,207 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Richland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Richland, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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