Los Angeles Wins
0
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Denver Wins
6
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
85
Los Angeles
vs
62
Denver
Denver is 23 pts cheaper
Rent
85
Los Angeles
vs
58
Denver
Denver is 27 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Los Angeles
vs
90
Denver
Denver is 5 pts cheaper
Restaurants
90
Los Angeles
vs
88
Denver
Denver is 2 pts cheaper
Transport
105
Los Angeles
vs
95
Denver
Denver is 10 pts cheaper
Utilities
90
Los Angeles
vs
88
Denver
Denver is 2 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Denver to match a Los Angeles salary
| Salary in Los Angeles | Equivalent in Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $36,471 | $13,529 less |
| $75,000 | $54,706 | $20,294 less |
| $100,000 | $72,941 | $27,059 less |
| $125,000 | $91,176 | $33,824 less |
| $150,000 | $109,412 | $40,588 less |
| $200,000 | $145,882 | $54,118 less |
Los Angeles vs Denver: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 23%. Denver is the more affordable option.
Rent: Los Angeles has a rent index of 85, while Denver has 58.
Average Salaries: Los Angeles: $4,800/month vs Denver: $4,300/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Los Angeles wins 0, while Denver wins 6.
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