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

Transportation is 50% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Tustin, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Tustin, California should increase to $53,818 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.

TUSTIN vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Tustin, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 7.6% more expensive than Tustin, California.

You would need a salary of $53,818 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tustin, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Transportation
50% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Tustin, California

Tustin, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Tustin, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.3% lower

Commute

50.4% higher

Health

3.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Tustin, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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