Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 89.5% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $331,559 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
278% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Allentown, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  417.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  64.6% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher