Cost of Living Calculator - Williston, North Dakota vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 11.9% cheaper than Williston, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,062 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Williston, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Williston, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Williston, North Dakota
Williston, ND vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Williston, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% lower

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