Emerald Isle, North Carolina vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 15.5% more expensive than Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,590 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Emerald Isle, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
106% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Emerald Isle, NC vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Emerald Isle, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  106.3% higher
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher