West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 63.1% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $130,519 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.1% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower