Troy, Michigan vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 58.3% more expensive than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $79,155 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Troy, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.3% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower