Cost of Living Calculator - Walsenburg, Colorado vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 12.4% more expensive than Walsenburg, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $56,225 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Walsenburg, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is more expensive than Walsenburg, Colorado
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
23% more expensive in Lake Charles
than in Walsenburg, Colorado
Walsenburg, CO vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Walsenburg, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% higher
      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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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