Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Minnesota vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 141.7% more expensive than Austin, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $181,276 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Austin, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
488% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Austin, Minnesota
Austin, MN vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Austin, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.7% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  585.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  167.9% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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