Los Angeles, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 4.3% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $95,687 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in New York
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Los Angeles, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.6% higher
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  41.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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