Ridgeland, South Carolina vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 59.4% more expensive than Ridgeland, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,966 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgeland, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Ridgeland, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Ridgeland, South Carolina
Ridgeland, SC vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Ridgeland, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  93.8% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher