Emporia, Kansas vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 46.0% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $109,499 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Emporia, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  154.9% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher