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


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 61.0% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $80,505 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Lake Charles, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% higher
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher

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