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


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 55.8% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $22,113 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Torrance, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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