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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 19.6% cheaper than Imperial, California.

You would need a salary of $48,267 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Imperial, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Imperial, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Imperial, California
Imperial, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Imperial, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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