Auburn, Alabama vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 80.5% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $144,426 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Auburn, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.5% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  107.4% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower