Miami Beach, Florida vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 50.2% more expensive than Miami Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $157,724 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Miami Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Miami Beach, Florida
Miami Beach, FL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Miami Beach, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher