Quality of Life Comparison Between Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY 

Index   InfoLos Angeles, CANew York, NY
Quality of Life Index:    134.98    135.49
Los Angeles, CANew York, NY
Purchasing Power Index Very High 115.13 High 105.34
Safety Index Moderate 45.90 Moderate 48.94
Health Care Index High 61.94 High 62.79
Climate Index Very High 95.50 High 79.66
Cost of Living Index High 82.26 Very High 100.00
Property Price to Income Ratio Moderate 8.18 High 12.45
Traffic Commute Time Index Very High 57.23 High 43.51
Pollution Index High 68.42 Moderate 57.87
Quality of Life Index
Moderate 134.98 Moderate 135.49
Minimum contributors in an underlying section:138153
Maximum contributors in an underlying section:488649
Last Update:24 November 202521 November 2025