Denton, Texas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 81.1% more expensive than Denton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,719 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Denton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Denton, Texas
Denton, TX vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Denton, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.1% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  85.1% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher