Orem, Utah vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 59.5% more expensive than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $103,647 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Orem, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  93.3% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher