Chino, California vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 39.7% cheaper than Chino, California.

You would need a salary of $30,152 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Chino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Chino, California
Chino, CA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Chino, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower