Lanham, Maryland vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 46.6% more expensive than Lanham, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $120,203 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lanham, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Lanham, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Lanham, Maryland
Lanham, MD vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Lanham, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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