Denver, Colorado vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 37.9% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $68,936 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Denver, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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