Boise City, Idaho vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 51.2% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $139,145 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Boise City, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  95.6% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher