Napa, California vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 48.1% cheaper than Napa, California.

You would need a salary of $259,363 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Napa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Napa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Napa, California
Napa, CA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Napa, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower