Rochester, New York vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 111.8% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $173,659 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
597% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Rochester, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.8% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  817.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  82.5% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower