Arroyo Grande, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 15.1% more expensive than Arroyo Grande, California.

You would need a salary of $18,414 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arroyo Grande, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Arroyo Grande, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Arroyo Grande, California
Arroyo Grande, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Arroyo Grande, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  74.6% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher