Muncie, Indiana vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 146.4% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $96,774 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
636% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, IN vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Muncie, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  146.4% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  699.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  122.2% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher