Cost of Living Calculator - Los Angeles, California vs Altoona, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 57.5% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $31,849 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Altoona
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs Altoona, PA
Compared to Los Angeles, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.5% lower
      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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  50.2% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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