Carrboro, North Carolina vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 68.6% more expensive than Carrboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $118,029 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Carrboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Carrboro, North Carolina
Carrboro, NC vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Carrboro, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  90.7% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower