Middle Island, New York vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 49.8% more expensive than Middle Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $121,422 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Middle Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Middle Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Middle Island, New York
Middle Island, NY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Middle Island, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% lower
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower