Amarillo, Texas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 126.5% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $126,828 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
384% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Amarillo, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.5% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  403.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  120.7% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher