Monson, Massachusetts vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 73.1% more expensive than Monson, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $155,776 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monson, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Monson, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Monson, Massachusetts
Monson, MA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Monson, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.1% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  70.6% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher