Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 84.2% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $92,118 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
404% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Lake Charles, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.2% higher
      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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  369.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher

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