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PHOENIX vs. LOS ANGELES
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Phoenix, Arizona vs. Los Angeles, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
62.1%
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$178,307
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Phoenix, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
62.1% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Taxes Considered
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Food
7.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
188.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.0% lower
Commute
40.2% higher
Health
2.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.4% higher
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