Ferndale, Michigan vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 82.0% more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $136,519 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
325% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Ferndale, Michigan
Ferndale, MI vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Ferndale, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.0% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  289.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower