Cost of Living Calculator - Thousand Oaks, California vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 50.1% cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $99,880 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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