Salary in Stockholm vs Los Angeles

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

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Standard of Living Equivalency

Stockholm→Los Angeles

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

Required salary

$59,028

18% more expensive

than Stockholm

Your Move

Stockholm

$50,000

Los Angeles

$59,028

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Monthly Overview

Monthly Cost Breakdown

How your expenses compare in both cities

StockholmVSLos Angeles

Estimated Monthly Costs

Without rent

18% higher

Current city

Stockholm

$350

/ month

Target city

Los Angeles

$413

/ month

House Rent

Stockholm

Monthly

18,000 SEK

Los Angeles

Monthly

$4,500+

Meal

Stockholm

Staple culture

50 SEK

Los Angeles

Mid-range

$120

Internet

Stockholm

Fast fibre

400 SEK

Los Angeles

Fast

$80

Utilities

Stockholm

Variable heating

1,000 SEK

Los Angeles

Energy heavy

$200

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New York City

$69,444

Equivalent in New York City

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.