Merrick, New York vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 9.9% more expensive than Merrick, New York.

You would need a salary of $225,193 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrick, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Merrick, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Merrick, New York
Merrick, NY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Merrick, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower