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

Median Home Cost is 72% more expensive in Los Angeles.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Washington, Utah should increase to $78,381 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.

WASHINGTON vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, Utah vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 56.8% more expensive than Washington, Utah.

You would need a salary of $78,381 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Utah.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Washington, Utah

Washington, UT vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Washington, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

56.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

115.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% lower

Commute

98.0% higher

Health

19.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, Utah vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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