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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 36.8% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $47,395 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Palmdale, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  50.4% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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