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Louisiana Cost of Living - Lake Charles |
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Compare average wages and the cost of living index for Lake Charles, Louisiana with cities in Louisiana or other states. Select one of the cost comparison and wage adjustment tools below. |
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Cost of Living Comparison for Relocation |
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Moving / Relocation Calculator |
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Compare the cost of living and salaries for Lake Charles, Louisiana, when relocating to or from another city. |
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Temporary Relocation Guide |
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Consider a cost of living allowance for business travel or other temporary relocation to Lake Charles, Louisiana. |
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Cost of Living Increases and Wage Adjustment |
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Employers: Plan Salary Increases for 2009 |
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Tips for employers in metropolitan Lake Charles, LA, that are considering an annual cost of living adjustment in wages. |
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Employees: Ask for a Salary Increase in 2009 |
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Tips for Lake Charles area employees who are considering asking for a cost of living raise. |
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Temporary Relocation Guide |
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Employers may compensate for the employee's costs of a temporary relocation by offering a per diem cost of living adjustment. Per diems (Latin for "per day") are typically paid to cover the cost of travel, lodging, and meals. There are a number of sources for typical or permissible per diem payments: |
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The US Internal Revenue Service Publication 1542, Guide to Per Diem Costs (requires Adobe Acrobat) |
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The US Internal Revenue Service Publication 521, Guide to Relocation Expenses (requires Adobe Acrobat) |
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