Edinburgh Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Los Angeles Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
78
Edinburgh
vs
85
Los Angeles
Edinburgh is 7 pts cheaper
Rent
65
Edinburgh
vs
85
Los Angeles
Edinburgh is 20 pts cheaper
Groceries
96
Edinburgh
vs
95
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 1 pts cheaper
Restaurants
85
Edinburgh
vs
90
Los Angeles
Edinburgh is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Edinburgh
vs
105
Los Angeles
Edinburgh is 17 pts cheaper
Utilities
92
Edinburgh
vs
90
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 2 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Los Angeles to match a Edinburgh salary
| Salary in Edinburgh | Equivalent in Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $54,487 | $4,487 more |
| $75,000 | $81,731 | $6,731 more |
| $100,000 | $108,974 | $8,974 more |
| $125,000 | $136,218 | $11,218 more |
| $150,000 | $163,462 | $13,462 more |
| $200,000 | $217,949 | $17,949 more |
Edinburgh vs Los Angeles: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 7%. Edinburgh is the more affordable option.
Rent: Edinburgh has a rent index of 65, while Los Angeles has 85.
Average Salaries: Edinburgh: $2,800/month vs Los Angeles: $4,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Edinburgh wins 4, while Los Angeles wins 2.
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