What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Worcester, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 149% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Worcester, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Worcester, Massachusetts should increase to $83,825 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.

WORCESTER vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 67.6% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $83,825 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, MA vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Worcester, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

67.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

179.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.8% lower

Commute

73.3% higher

Health

6.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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