Athens, Alabama vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 63.8% more expensive than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $149,063 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Athens, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.8% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  111.3% higher
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher