New York City Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Los Angeles Wins
5
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
100
New York City
vs
85
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 15 pts cheaper
Rent
100
New York City
vs
85
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 15 pts cheaper
Groceries
100
New York City
vs
95
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 5 pts cheaper
Restaurants
100
New York City
vs
90
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 10 pts cheaper
Transport
100
New York City
vs
105
Los Angeles
New York City is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
100
New York City
vs
90
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 10 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Los Angeles to match a New York City salary
| Salary in New York City | Equivalent in Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $42,500 | $7,500 less |
| $75,000 | $63,750 | $11,250 less |
| $100,000 | $85,000 | $15,000 less |
| $125,000 | $106,250 | $18,750 less |
| $150,000 | $127,500 | $22,500 less |
| $200,000 | $170,000 | $30,000 less |
New York City vs Los Angeles: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 15%. Los Angeles is the more affordable option.
Rent: New York City has a rent index of 100, while Los Angeles has 85.
Average Salaries: New York City: $5,500/month vs Los Angeles: $4,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, New York City wins 1, while Los Angeles wins 5.
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