Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Fort Bragg, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Bragg, California is 44.2% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $72,082 in Fort Bragg, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Bragg, California is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Fort Bragg
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Fort Bragg, CA
Compared to Lake Charles, Fort Bragg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher