Dallas, Texas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 74.5% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $261,683 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Dallas, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  74.5% higher
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  Renter
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  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
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  Personal
  0.7% lower
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