Arvada, Colorado vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 33.8% more expensive than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $116,396 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Arvada, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower