Watauga, Texas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 78.2% more expensive than Watauga, Texas.

You would need a salary of $106,896 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watauga, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Watauga, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
249% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Watauga, Texas
Watauga, TX vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Watauga, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.2% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower