Salary in New York City vs Los Angeles

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

Standard of Living Equivalency

To have the same lifestyle in Los Angeles, you need:

$45,238
10% less expensive
than New York City
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New York City
New York City
$50,000
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$45,238

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.