Ontario, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 38.8% more expensive than Ontario, California.

You would need a salary of $333,232 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ontario, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Ontario, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Ontario, California
Ontario, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Ontario, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  43.5% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher