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


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

You would need a salary of $52,818 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Vancouver, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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