Cost of Living Calculator - Allen, Texas vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 62.8% more expensive than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $260,555 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Allen, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.8% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  84.1% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher

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