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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 27.4% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $54,450 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Chico, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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