Salem, Virginia vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 100.7% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $90,308 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Salem, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.7% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  296.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  118.9% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher