Mount Vernon, New York vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 25.3% more expensive than Mount Vernon, New York.

You would need a salary of $169,182 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Mount Vernon, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Mount Vernon, New York
Mount Vernon, NY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Mount Vernon, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.8% lower
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower