Buffalo, New York vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 99.1% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $147,331 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
345% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Buffalo, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.1% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  708.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  61.4% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher