Cost of Living Calculator - Gardena, California vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 14.9% more expensive than Gardena, California.

You would need a salary of $86,204 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Gardena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Gardena, California
Gardena, CA vs Los_Angeles, CA
Compared to Gardena, Los_Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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