Looking for a fresh start in a new Los Angeles neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Los Angeles for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 2,546
-40%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 181
40% lower than Los Angeles
Population 365
-35%
Cost of Living Index 118 vs 181
35% lower than Los Angeles
Population 7,525
-32%
Cost of Living Index 123 vs 181
32% lower than Los Angeles
Population 7,256
-30%
Cost of Living Index 127 vs 181
30% lower than Los Angeles
Population 41,716
-26%
Cost of Living Index 135 vs 181
26% lower than Los Angeles
Population 6,614
-25%
Cost of Living Index 135 vs 181
25% lower than Los Angeles
Population 3,528
-24%
Cost of Living Index 138 vs 181
24% lower than Los Angeles
Population 201,937
-22%
Cost of Living Index 141 vs 181
22% lower than Los Angeles
Population 52,673
-21%
Cost of Living Index 144 vs 181
21% lower than Los Angeles
Population 65,382
-20%
Cost of Living Index 144 vs 181
20% lower than Los Angeles
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