Benton, Kentucky vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 127.1% more expensive than Benton, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $267,933 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Benton, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
565% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Benton, Kentucky
Benton, KY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Benton, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.1% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  583.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  116.1% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher