Los Angeles vs Houston

Cost of living comparison — which city stretches your money further?

Los Angeles

United States

133cost index

Los Angeles is 33% more expensive than the US average.

More Affordable

Houston

United States

105cost index

Houston is 5% more expensive than the US average.

Price Difference

26.7%

Los Angeles is 26.7% pricier than Houston

Salary Equivalent

1.27x

$1,000 in Houston = $1267 in Los Angeles

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