Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 96.7% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $163,103 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Knoxville, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.7% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  297.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  102.1% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher