1 opening at $2,199/week in Lake Charles, LA — Emergency Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
1 opening at $2,199/week right now.
Prices in Lake Charles, LA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 14% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85.9 | 14% lower |
| Housing | 51.8 | 48% lower |
| Utilities | 71.7 | 28% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 93.7 | 6% lower |
| Services | 95.7 | 4% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $865 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $865 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,125 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,370 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $994 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Lake Charles is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Lake Charles is not one, so the national standard rate applies. That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
1 hospital in Lake Charles is hiring travel nurses, 1 opening in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.