San Francisco, California vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 65.9% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $28,949 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to San Francisco, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
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  Personal
  24.1% lower
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