Columbia, Missouri vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 96.2% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $117,728 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
238% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Columbia, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  124.0% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher