Cost of Living Calculator - Short Pump, Virginia vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 23.2% cheaper than Short Pump, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,615 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Pump, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Short Pump, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Short Pump, Virginia
Short Pump, VA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Short Pump, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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