Renton, Washington vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 21.9% more expensive than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,649 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Renton, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% higher
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower