Washington, District of Columbia vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 17.0% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $70,199 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Washington, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower