Montgomery, Alabama vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 127.9% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $113,972 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
620% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Montgomery, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.9% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  719.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  103.1% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher