Dayton, Ohio vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 147.8% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $257,733 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
772% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Dayton, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  147.8% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,261.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  103.8% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher