Los Angeles, CA Cost of Living Index

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state rank#444
74/100
us rank#10,070

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Los Angeles cost of living index

IndexLos AngelesCaliforniaNational
Cost of living index131131100
Goods & Services index103107100
Groceries index106113100
Health care index110108100
Housing index192185100
Transportation index106108100
Utilities index112110100
In the event that the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
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  • The cost of living in Los Angeles, CA is equal to the California average.
  • The cost of living in Los Angeles, CA is 31% greater than the national average.
  • Each cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. If the amount is below 100, it is lower than the national average. If the amount is above 100, it is higher than the national average.
  • Gas
  • The price of gas in Los Angeles, CA is $3.81.
  • The price of gas in Los Angeles is 5.1% higher than the national average.
  • Kodiak, AK is the most expensive city for gas at $4.55 per gallon.
  • Augusta, GA is the least expensive city for gas at $3.11 per gallon.
  • Coffee
  • The price of coffee in Los Angeles, CA is $6.04.
  • The price of coffee in Los Angeles is 20.3% higher than the national average.
  • Juneau, AK is the most expensive city for coffee at $7.29.
  • Waco, TX is the least expensive city for coffee at $2.79.
  • Pizza
  • The price of pizza in Los Angeles, CA is $8.00.
  • The price of pizza in Los Angeles is 11.8% lower than the national average.
  • Dothan, AL is the most expensive city for pizza at $14.79.
  • Ogden, UT is the least expensive city for pizza at $6.33.

California average prices compared to national average

The average prices for Los Angeles, CA goods and services that are below the "0" percentile are lower compared to the national average. If the average prices are above the "0" percentile, they are higher compared to the national average.

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Large cities near Los Angeles, California with cost of living score

#CityDistance (miles)Cost of Living ScoreUser Reviews
1. West Hollywood, CA0.34.8 /10
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2. Beverly Hills, CA1.64.8 /10
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3. Culver City, CA5.64.8 /10
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4. Burbank, CA7.14.8 /10
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5. Santa Monica, CA7.54.8 /10
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