Gardendale, Alabama vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 95.1% more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $78,051 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardendale, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Gardendale, Alabama
Gardendale, AL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Gardendale, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.1% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  337.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  78.1% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher