Dallas, Texas vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 39.8% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $461,247 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Dallas, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  36.0% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower