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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 64.7% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $26,525 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Santa Clara, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.7% 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
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  36.6% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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