Augusta, Maine vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 112.5% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $106,273 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
286% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Augusta, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  384.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  157.5% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher