Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Cucamonga, California vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 39.7% cheaper than Rancho Cucamonga, California.

You would need a salary of $45,229 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Rancho Cucamonga, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Rancho Cucamonga, California
Rancho Cucamonga, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Rancho Cucamonga, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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