What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Simpsonville, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 176% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Simpsonville, South Carolina?

A salary of $20,000 in Simpsonville, South Carolina should increase to $37,095 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.

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SIMPSONVILLE vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 85.5% more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,095 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Simpsonville, South Carolina

Simpsonville, SC vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Simpsonville, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

85.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

206.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.5% lower

Commute

102.3% higher

Health

7.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% higher

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