Cost of Living in Los Angeles
Summary of cost of living in Los Angeles, CA, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 5,085.7$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,396.7$, excluding rent.
- Los Angeles is 16.7% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Los Angeles is, on average, 31.8% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 13.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.25 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.25 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 6.16 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.35 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.53 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.34 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 4.49 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.27 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 7.42 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.86 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.51 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.25 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.59 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.20 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.18 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.19 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.43 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.26 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.03 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.32 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.95 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.82 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 12.00 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 105.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.10 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.98 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 32.11 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.27 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,753.89 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,178.09 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 226.61 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 63.38 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 72.77 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 52.36 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 12.00 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 18.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,730.88 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 28,135.62 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 70.23 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 57.80 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 106.81 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 170.19 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,640.48 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,260.90 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,448.88 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,929.38 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 731.85 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 661.19 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,255.84 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.89 | |
Prices in Los Angeles, California
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Last update: 13 February 2026
Last update: 13 February 2026
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Glendale, California | 8.97 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alhambra, California | 9.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hermosa Beach, California | 20.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Long Beach, California | 24.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Anaheim, California | 26.50 miles |
| Cost of Living in Westminster, California | 31.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Santa Ana, California | 33.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Santa Clarita, California | 35.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huntington Beach, California | 36.67 miles |
| Cost of Living in Thousand Oaks, California | 39.61 miles |
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)
in Los Angeles ?
Are you kidding me? No way !
Real cost is around 450 for that, and only in a well insulated house.
Looks like the US has had its best times, going downhill now.
I'm looking into Ottawa now, it has some great ratings on this site.
In Europe you pay around 150 a month and get unlimited healthcare, all-in.
You can't live decently in California with less than $180,000 a year.
This video explains the situation well : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsRl6MFyHBc
It's time to vote correctly in 2024 maybe sooner since, I don't think that biden is going to be able to hold office any longer.
I wouldn't want them moving somewhere better :)
Please can someone tell me what the cost of schooling is? Which curriculum does the US work off?
and wow the average salary net of tax is 4752?
Stay in Nigeria beat your metal and play with the black maumbas.
We pay almost $200 just on water and trash for a 1 bedroom in Los angeles apartment. another $100 or more per month on electricity...