Abilene, Texas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 122.2% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $106,653 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
426% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Abilene, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.2% higher
      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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  472.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  141.3% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher