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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 24.6% cheaper than Hemet, California.

You would need a salary of $56,556 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hemet, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Hemet, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Hemet, California
Hemet, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Hemet, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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