Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 18.9% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $77,282 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Portsmouth, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  62.2% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher