Riverside, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 31.4% more expensive than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $504,511 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Riverside, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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