Reno, Nevada vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 45.6% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $136,155 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Reno, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  75.5% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher