New Paltz, New York vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 83.5% more expensive than New Paltz, New York.

You would need a salary of $137,656 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Paltz, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than New Paltz, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in New Paltz, New York
New Paltz, NY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to New Paltz, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.5% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher