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New York, New York - Los Angeles, California

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A salary of $15,000 in New York, New York could decrease to $12,753 in Los Angeles, California

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Cost of Living IndexesNew YorkLos Angeles
Overall169144
Food119110
Housing299235
Utilities135115
Transportation108112
Health112111
Miscellaneous118103
100=national average

Los Angeles is 15% cheaper than New York.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 21% cheaper in Los Angeles.

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