What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Highland Park, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 97% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Highland Park, New Jersey?

A salary of $65,000 in Highland Park, New Jersey should increase to $93,570 in Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HIGHLAND PARK vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Highland Park, New Jersey vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 44.0% more expensive than Highland Park, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $93,570 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Highland Park, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Highland Park, New Jersey

Highland Park, NJ vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Highland Park, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

107.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.1% lower

Commute

21.3% higher

Health

8.9% lower

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Personal

6.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Highland Park, New Jersey vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Highland Park, NJ vs. Los Angeles, CA

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