Akron, Ohio vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 155.7% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $123,775 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
760% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Akron, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  155.7% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  935.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  105.9% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher