Southeast, New York vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 39.2% more expensive than Southeast, New York.

You would need a salary of $208,768 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Southeast, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Southeast, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Southeast, New York
Southeast, NY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Southeast, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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