Waco, Texas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 123.3% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $127,293 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
337% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Waco, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.3% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  464.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  128.6% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher