Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 158.7% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $75,030 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
560% more expensive in San Jose
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Lake Charles, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  570.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  69.5% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  14.5% higher
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