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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Lake Charles, Louisiana

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 61.9% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $38,137 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
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  61.9% lower
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  18.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% lower
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  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
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  Personal
  10.7% lower
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