Palo Alto, California vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 80.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $30,721 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Palo Alto, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
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  Personal
  13.6% lower
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