Kinston, North Carolina vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 136.8% more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $118,414 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kinston, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
613% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Kinston, North Carolina
Kinston, NC vs. Los_Angeles, CA
Compared to Kinston, Los_Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.8% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  622.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  167.5% higher
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher