Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 72.1% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,225 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Raleigh, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.1% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  86.6% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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