Elk Grove, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 28.8% more expensive than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $193,202 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Elk Grove, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower