Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 44.4% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $38,995 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  77.0% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher