Paris Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Los Angeles Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
105
Paris
vs
85
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 20 pts cheaper
Rent
115
Paris
vs
85
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 30 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Paris
vs
95
Los Angeles
Paris is 3 pts cheaper
Restaurants
98
Paris
vs
90
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 8 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Paris
vs
105
Los Angeles
Paris is 17 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Paris
vs
90
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 5 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Los Angeles to match a Paris salary
| Salary in Paris | Equivalent in Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $40,476 | $9,524 less |
| $75,000 | $60,714 | $14,286 less |
| $100,000 | $80,952 | $19,048 less |
| $125,000 | $101,190 | $23,810 less |
| $150,000 | $121,429 | $28,571 less |
| $200,000 | $161,905 | $38,095 less |
Paris vs Los Angeles: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 20%. Los Angeles is the more affordable option.
Rent: Paris has a rent index of 115, while Los Angeles has 85.
Average Salaries: Paris: $2,666/month vs Los Angeles: $4,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Paris wins 2, while Los Angeles wins 4.
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