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DALLAS vs. LOS ANGELES
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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
$130,842
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
74.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
221.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.3% lower
Commute
41.2% higher
Health
8.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.7% lower
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