Salem, New Jersey vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 104.2% more expensive than Salem, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $102,086 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Salem, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
416% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Salem, New Jersey
Salem, NJ vs. Los_Angeles, CA
Compared to Salem, Los_Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.2% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,108.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher