Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Long Beach, California


The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 91.5% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $143,592 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Long Beach, CA
Compared to Lake Charles, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.5% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  303.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  77.2% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher

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