Salary in Los Angeles vs New York City

Find out exactly how much you need to earn in New York City to maintain your current lifestyle in Los Angeles.

Standard of Living Equivalency

To have the same lifestyle in New York City, you need:

$55,263
11% more expensive
than Los Angeles
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$50,000
New York City
New York City
$55,263

This calculation is based on our aggregated cost of living indices. It estimates the net salary you would need in your destination to maintain the exact same purchasing power and lifestyle as your base city. Taxes and specific housing markets may vary.