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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 27.7% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $54,197 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Lancaster, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% lower
      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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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