Albany, New York vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 82.6% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $113,206 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
260% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Albany, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.6% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  88.7% higher
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower