Emeryville, California vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 41.7% cheaper than Emeryville, California.

You would need a salary of $49,534 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Emeryville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Emeryville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Emeryville, California
Emeryville, CA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Emeryville, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower