Columbia, Maryland vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 19.4% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $220,811 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Columbia, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower