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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 61.8% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $28,682 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to South San Francisco, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% lower

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