Carrollton, Texas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 71.2% more expensive than Carrollton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $128,426 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrollton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Carrollton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Carrollton, Texas
Carrollton, TX vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Carrollton, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  76.6% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher