Los Angeles, CA Cost Of Living
Los Angeles's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
In California
In America
What is the cost of living in Los Angeles, CA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Los Angeles has an overall cost of living index of 148 which is 1.5x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to only California, Los Angeles has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than California's index of 140.
The standard of living in Los Angeles ranks as #5,803 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in California. By definition, that implies Los Angeles ranks as the #615 most expensive place in the Golden State.
Los Angeles Cost Of Living Vs. California
| Living Expense | Los Angeles | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 116 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 228 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 134 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 126 | 100 | |
Los Angeles, CA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in California, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Los Angeles | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $670,700 | $538,500 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,523 | $1,586 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $65,290 | $78,672 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 10.3x | 6.8x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.28x | 0.24x | 0.2x |
Detailed Los Angeles Services Costs Vs. California
| Item | Los Angeles | California |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.17 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $16.3 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $21.33 | $14.67 |
Detailed Los Angeles Groceries Costs Vs. California
| Item | Los Angeles | California |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $4.58 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.72 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $2.19 | $2.05 |
Detailed Los Angeles Health Costs Vs. California
| Item | Los Angeles | California |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $22.57 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $76.5 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.51 | $2.34 |
Detailed Los Angeles Transportation Costs Vs. California
| Item | Los Angeles | California |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.99 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $11.66 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $9.82 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $125.58 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $125.0 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $110.78 | $99.13 |
Detailed Los Angeles Utilities Costs Vs. California
| Item | Los Angeles | California |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.31 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $50.62 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $185.68 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $189.51 | $175.64 |
Los Angeles SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Los Angeles
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance, CA | 144,430 | 171 | 1.2x |
| Inglewood, CA | 109,309 | 133 | 0.9x |
| Santa Monica, CA | 91,600 | 220 | 1.5x |
| Redondo Beach, CA | 66,663 | 189 | 1.3x |
| Altadena, CA | 43,037 | 166 | 1.1x |
| Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | 41,635 | 217 | 1.5x |
| West Hollywood, CA | 35,506 | 169 | 1.1x |
| Beverly Hills, CA | 33,709 | 318 | 2.1x |
| West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA | 26,121 | 134 | 0.9x |
| South Pasadena, CA | 25,478 | 195 | 1.3x |
