Cost of Living Calculator - Los Angeles, California vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 52.8% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $35,376 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Los Angeles, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower

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