Louisville, Kentucky vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 96.4% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $98,216 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
297% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Louisville, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.4% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  328.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  60.2% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher