Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Walnut Creek, California


The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 138.0% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $119,013 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
471% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Lake Charles, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.0% 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
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  484.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  43.1% higher
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher

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