What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to West Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 347% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to West Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $100,000 in West Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $206,565 in Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST COLUMBIA vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

West Columbia, South Carolina vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 106.6% more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $206,565 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
347% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in West Columbia, South Carolina

West Columbia, SC vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to West Columbia, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

106.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

412.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.4% lower

Commute

101.8% higher

Health

23.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% higher

Cost of Food

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West Columbia, South Carolina vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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