Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Anaheim, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anaheim, California is 85.1% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $138,809 in Anaheim, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anaheim, California is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
350% more expensive in Anaheim
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Anaheim, CA
Compared to Lake Charles, Anaheim is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.1% higher
      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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  297.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher