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PHOENIX vs. LOS ANGELES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Phoenix, Arizona vs Los Angeles, California
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
62.1%
more expensive
than Phoenix, Arizona.
You would need a salary of
$121,573
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
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, Taxes not Considered
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7.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
188.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
8.0% lower
Commute
40.2% higher
Health
2.7% lower
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Personal
4.4% higher
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