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

Median Home Cost is 327% more expensive in Los Angeles.

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

A salary of $39,000 in Jefferson City, Missouri should increase to $82,396 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.

JEFFERSON CITY vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 111.3% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $82,396 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Jefferson City, Missouri

Jefferson City, MO vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Jefferson City, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

111.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

342.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% lower

Commute

143.4% higher

Health

28.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.7% higher

Cost of Food

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