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PALO ALTO vs. LAKE CHARLES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Lake Charles, Louisiana
The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is
80.8%
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California.
You would need a salary of
$14,404
in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is
cheaper
than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Palo Alto, Lake Charles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
80.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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25.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
94.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
0.0% higher
Commute
36.6% lower
Health
5.4% lower
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Personal
13.6% lower
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