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


The cost of living in Riverside, California is 61.4% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $80,686 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Riverside
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Riverside, CA
Compared to Lake Charles, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.4% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher

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