Independence, Kansas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 163.0% more expensive than Independence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $394,478 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Independence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
911% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Independence, Kansas
Independence, KS vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Independence, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.0% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,042.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  154.3% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher