What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Independence, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 410% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Independence, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Independence, Missouri should increase to $103,041 in Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDEPENDENCE vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Independence, Missouri vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 106.1% more expensive than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $103,041 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
410% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Independence, Missouri

Independence, MO vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Independence, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

106.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

461.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.1% lower

Commute

79.1% higher

Health

12.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Independence, Missouri vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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