Cost of Living: New York vs Los Angeles
Compare cost of living between New York and Los Angeles. See how much you’d need to earn in one city to match the other.
Relative cost
Los Angeles is about 12% less expensive than New York.
Based on our cost-of-living indices (housing, groceries, transport, and general expenses).
Equivalent salary
To have a similar standard of living in Los Angeles as someone earning $60,000 in New York, you’d need approximately 52,800 USD/year in Los Angeles.
How we compare New York and Los Angeles
We use relative cost-of-living indices for housing, groceries, transport, and general expenses. The equivalent salary is an estimate; your own spending and lifestyle will affect the real number.