Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 119.7% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $109,850 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
398% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Owensboro, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.7% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  423.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  123.1% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher