Copenhagen 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
112
Copenhagen
vs
85
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 27 pts cheaper
Rent
120
Copenhagen
vs
85
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 35 pts cheaper
Groceries
98
Copenhagen
vs
95
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 3 pts cheaper
Restaurants
105
Copenhagen
vs
90
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 15 pts cheaper
Transport
95
Copenhagen
vs
105
Los Angeles
Copenhagen is 10 pts cheaper
Utilities
108
Copenhagen
vs
90
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 18 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Los Angeles to match a Copenhagen salary
| Salary in Copenhagen | Equivalent in Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $37,946 | $12,054 less |
| $75,000 | $56,920 | $18,080 less |
| $100,000 | $75,893 | $24,107 less |
| $125,000 | $94,866 | $30,134 less |
| $150,000 | $113,839 | $36,161 less |
| $200,000 | $151,786 | $48,214 less |
Copenhagen vs Los Angeles: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 27%. Los Angeles is the more affordable option.
Rent: Copenhagen has a rent index of 120, while Los Angeles has 85.
Average Salaries: Copenhagen: $2,940/month vs Los Angeles: $4,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Copenhagen wins 1, while Los Angeles wins 5.
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