What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Vancouver, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Los Angeles.

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

A salary of $80,000 in Vancouver, Washington should increase to $119,458 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.

VANCOUVER vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Vancouver, Washington vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 49.3% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $119,458 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver, WA vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Vancouver, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

49.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

117.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.8% higher

Commute

32.3% higher

Health

1.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Vancouver, Washington vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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