Redding, California vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 22.9% cheaper than Redding, California.

You would need a salary of $57,815 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Redding, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Redding, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Redding, California
Redding, CA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Redding, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower