Los Angeles, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 14.5% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $149,574 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Washington
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Los Angeles, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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