Pelham, Alabama vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 80.7% more expensive than Pelham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $123,340 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pelham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Pelham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Pelham, Alabama
Pelham, AL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Pelham, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.7% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  74.0% higher
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher