Cost of Living Calculator - Temecula, California vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 42.6% cheaper than Temecula, California.

You would need a salary of $57,390 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Temecula, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Temecula, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Temecula, California
Temecula, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Temecula, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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