Junction City, Kansas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 130.3% more expensive than Junction City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $99,041 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Junction City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Junction City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
472% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Junction City, Kansas
Junction City, KS vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Junction City, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.3% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  432.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  154.3% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher