East Los Angeles, California vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 41.1% cheaper than East Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $44,140 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in East Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than East Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in East Los Angeles, California
East Los Angeles, CA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to East Los Angeles, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower