Woodland, California vs. Lake Charles, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 31.0% cheaper than Woodland, California.

You would need a salary of $34,510 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Woodland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Woodland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Woodland, California
Woodland, CA vs. Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Woodland, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower