Folsom, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 18.7% more expensive than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $94,987 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Folsom, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower