Midland, Michigan vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 105.8% more expensive than Midland, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $247,009 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Midland, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
354% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Midland, Michigan
Midland, MI vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Midland, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.8% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  400.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  94.2% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher