Cost of Living in Los Angeles
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Los Angeles, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in Los Angeles is below the New York City baseline (composite index 81 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)78
Groceries index90
Dining out index88
Transport index76
Utilities index74
Median annual salary$72,000
Minimum wage$16.78/hr
State income tax rate9.30%
Est. monthly childcare$1,650
Est. monthly healthcare premium$520
YoY inflation3.4%
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