Nome, Alaska vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 51.6% more expensive than Nome, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $60,654 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Nome, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Nome, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Nome, Alaska
Nome, AK vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Nome, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.7% lower
  Commute
  131.8% higher
  Health
  30.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower