Decatur, Georgia vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 73.1% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $86,542 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Los_Angeles, CA
Compared to Decatur, Los_Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.1% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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