Taft, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 102.8% more expensive than Taft, California.

You would need a salary of $152,073 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Taft, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Taft, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
403% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Taft, California
Taft, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Taft, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.8% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  484.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  59.4% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher