San Antonio, Texas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 96.2% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $9,811 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to San Antonio, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.2% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  292.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher