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NEW YORK vs. LOS ANGELES
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New York, New York vs. Los Angeles, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
4.5%
more expensive
than New York, New York.
You would need a salary of
$474,418
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is
more expensive
than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to New York, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
10.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
1.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
37.7% lower
Commute
8.7% lower
Health
29.5% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
13.8% lower
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