Inglewood, California vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 47.8% cheaper than Inglewood, California.

You would need a salary of $31,339 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Inglewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Inglewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Inglewood, California
Inglewood, CA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Inglewood, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.8% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  45.4% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower