Folsom, California vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 44.0% cheaper than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $27,999 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Folsom, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower