Stockton, California vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 28.1% cheaper than Stockton, California.

You would need a salary of $53,914 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Stockton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Stockton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Stockton, California
Stockton, CA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Stockton, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower