Port Lavaca, Texas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 128.5% more expensive than Port Lavaca, Texas.

You would need a salary of $171,401 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Lavaca, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Port Lavaca, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
435% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Port Lavaca, Texas
Port Lavaca, TX vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Port Lavaca, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.5% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  431.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  139.9% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher