Corona, California vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 43.7% cheaper than Corona, California.

You would need a salary of $28,150 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Corona, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Corona, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Corona, California
Corona, CA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Corona, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower