Gainesville, Florida vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 95.8% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $117,467 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.8% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  102.8% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher