What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to San Juan Capistrano, California?

Transportation is 53% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to San Juan Capistrano, California?

A salary of $50,000 in San Juan Capistrano, California should increase to $51,430 in Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

San Juan Capistrano, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 2.9% more expensive than San Juan Capistrano, California.

You would need a salary of $51,430 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Juan Capistrano, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than San Juan Capistrano, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
53% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in San Juan Capistrano, California

San Juan Capistrano, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to San Juan Capistrano, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

19.2% lower

Commute

53.6% higher

Health

3.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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San Juan Capistrano, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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