Columbus, Ohio vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 24.5% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $124,537 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Columbus, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  78.2% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher