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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 43.1% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $42,659 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Oceanside, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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