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

Median Home Cost is 56% more expensive in Los Angeles.

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

A salary of $75,001 in National City, California should increase to $96,814 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.

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NATIONAL CITY vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

National City, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 29.1% more expensive than National City, California.

You would need a salary of $96,814 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in National City, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in National City, California

National City, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to National City, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

57.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% lower

Commute

30.2% higher

Health

1.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% lower

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