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CALIFORNIA vs. LAKE CHARLES
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Cost of Living Calculator - California, Maryland vs Lake Charles, Louisiana
The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is
19.0%
cheaper
than California, Maryland.
You would need a salary of
$93,143
in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is
cheaper
than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to California, Lake Charles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
19.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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13.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
41.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
17.1% lower
Commute
5.4% lower
Health
25.2% higher
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Personal
14.5% lower
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