Cost of Living Calculator - Carmichael, California vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 36.4% cheaper than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $47,723 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Carmichael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Carmichael, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower

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