Beaufort, North Carolina vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 85.5% more expensive than Beaufort, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $139,105 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Beaufort, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Beaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort, NC vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Beaufort, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.5% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  216.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  134.8% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher