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Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Lake Charles, Louisiana

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

You would need a salary of $25,543 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
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  65.9% lower
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  20.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% lower
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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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