Cost of Living Calculator - Williamsburg, Virginia vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 17.1% cheaper than Williamsburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,139 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Williamsburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg, VA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Williamsburg, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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