Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 112.0% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $1,484,236 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
408% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Lake Charles, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.0% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  85.5% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher