Miami, Florida vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 44.0% more expensive than Miami, Florida.

You would need a salary of $53,263 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Miami, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Miami, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower