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TACOMA vs. LAKE CHARLES
Cost of Living Comparison

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

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 29.6% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $133,805 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma, WA vs Lake Charles, LA

Compared to Tacoma, Lake Charles is:

Homeowner

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29.6% lower

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8.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

51.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

32.6% higher

Commute

25.3% lower

Health

15.4% higher

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Personal

21.2% lower

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