Arlington, Washington vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 41.8% more expensive than Arlington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $170,105 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Arlington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Arlington, Washington
Arlington, WA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Arlington, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.8% higher
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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