London 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
London
vs
85
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 15 pts cheaper
Rent
100
London
vs
85
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 15 pts cheaper
Groceries
100
London
vs
95
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 5 pts cheaper
Restaurants
100
London
vs
90
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 10 pts cheaper
Transport
100
London
vs
105
Los Angeles
London is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
100
London
vs
90
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 10 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Los Angeles to match a London salary
| Salary in London | 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 |
London vs Los Angeles: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 15%. Los Angeles is the more affordable option.
Rent: London has a rent index of 100, while Los Angeles has 85.
Average Salaries: London: $3,800/month vs Los Angeles: $4,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, London wins 1, while Los Angeles wins 5.
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