Roanoke, Virginia vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 111.0% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $116,060 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
304% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Roanoke, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.0% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  334.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  114.7% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher