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Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Palm Desert, California

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 48.6% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $111,462 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Lake Charles, Palm Desert is:
  Homeowner
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  48.6% higher
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  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.6% higher
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  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
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  Personal
  14.9% higher
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