Gainesville, Virginia vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 24.8% more expensive than Gainesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,436 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Gainesville, Virginia
Gainesville, VA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower