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Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs Lake Charles, Louisiana

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 44.8% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $82,769 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Washington, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
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  44.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  18.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% lower
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  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
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  Personal
  13.4% lower
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