Surprise, Arizona vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 63.8% more expensive than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $81,877 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Surprise, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.8% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  58.2% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher