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


The cost of living in Orange, California is 97.4% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $98,676 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
425% more expensive in Orange
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Orange, CA
Compared to Lake Charles, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.4% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  361.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher

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