What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Missouri City, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 172% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Missouri City, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in Missouri City, Texas should increase to $84,226 in Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MISSOURI CITY vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Missouri City, Texas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 68.5% more expensive than Missouri City, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,226 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Missouri City, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Missouri City, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Missouri City, Texas

Missouri City, TX vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Missouri City, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

68.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

203.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% lower

Commute

36.0% higher

Health

7.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% lower

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