What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 311% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $77,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $159,804 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.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 107.5% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $159,804 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
311% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Indianapolis, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

107.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

381.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% higher

Commute

82.0% higher

Health

10.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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