Arlington, Virginia vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 9.0% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $272,562 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Arlington, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower