Should I move to Los Angeles?

Los Angeles, CA, United States has a cost of living 13.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 86.9). It is ranked #31 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is strong (index: 105.2 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Los Angeles?

The cost of living in Los Angeles is 13.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 86.9). Groceries are 9.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 5.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,691 per month. Local purchasing power index is 105.2 (NYC = 100).

🇺🇸 CA, United States · #31 of 558 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Los Angeles?

13.1% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-13.1%

vs NYC

EUR 1,691

Uppskattad hyra i

105.2

Köpkraft

Strong

Köpkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Los Angeles?

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Los Angeles

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

86.9 Above average

Hyra

65.9 Moderate

Livsmedel

90.2 Above average

Restauranger

94.2 Above average

Köpkraft

105.2 Strong

Uppskattad hyra i Los Angeles

1 rum — Stadskärna EUR 1,691/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum EUR 1,268/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna EUR 2,945/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇺🇸 San Diego

CA, United States

CoL index 87.5

Jämför San Diego vs Los Angeles → →

🇺🇸 Oakland

CA, United States

CoL index 85.6

Jämför Oakland vs Los Angeles → →

🇺🇸 San Jose

CA, United States

CoL index 88.6

Jämför San Jose vs Los Angeles → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

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