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Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Pennsylvania vs Los Angeles, California

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 135.6% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $156,794 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
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• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
664% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Altoona, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  135.6% higher
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  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  849.7% higher
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  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  100.6% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
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  Personal
  6.9% higher
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