What is a pro or con of living in Lake Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Durham, North Carolina?

Transportation is 90% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Los Angeles, California copmared to Durham, North Carolina?

A salary of $35,000 in Durham, North Carolina should increase to $38,626 in Lake Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DURHAM vs. LAKE LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Durham, North Carolina vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 10.4% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,626 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
90% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in Durham, North Carolina

Durham, NC vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Durham, Lake Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.7% higher

Commute

91.0% higher

Health

9.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.9% higher

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