Orinda, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 50.5% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $24,726 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Orinda, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% lower
      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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower