Queens, New York vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 4.7% more expensive than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $366,380 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Queens, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower