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


The cost of living in Santee, California is 77.9% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $133,402 in Santee, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santee, California is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Santee
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Santee, CA
Compared to Lake Charles, Santee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.9% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher

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