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LA MESA vs. LAKE CHARLES
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Cost of Living Calculator - La Mesa, California vs Lake Charles, Louisiana
The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is
45.5%
cheaper
than La Mesa, California.
You would need a salary of
$40,842
in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in La Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is
cheaper
than La Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to La Mesa, Lake Charles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
45.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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14.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
73.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
15.7% lower
Commute
25.7% lower
Health
14.5% higher
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Personal
12.2% lower
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