Westland, Michigan vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 93.2% more expensive than Westland, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $144,901 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westland, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Westland, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
423% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Westland, Michigan
Westland, MI vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Westland, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.2% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher