Cost of Living Calculator - Independence, Kentucky vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 89.1% more expensive than Independence, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $195 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Independence, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Independence, Kentucky
Independence, KY vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Independence, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.1% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  58.5% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher

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