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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 38.0% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $46,477 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Riverside, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower

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