Memphis, Tennessee vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 127.4% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $200,072 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
515% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Memphis, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.4% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  703.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  74.9% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher