Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 93.0% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $256,723 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
364% more expensive in San Diego
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Lake Charles, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.0% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  331.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher

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