Carbondale, Colorado vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 10.5% more expensive than Carbondale, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $121,593 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Carbondale, Colorado
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
78% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Carbondale, Colorado
Carbondale, CO vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Carbondale, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  78.3% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower