Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, Illinois vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 113.6% more expensive than Washington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $43,800 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Washington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
395% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Washington, Illinois
Washington, IL vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Washington, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.6% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  381.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  118.4% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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