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in Los Angeles.

Living in Los Angeles, United States costs about $3,100/month all-in for one person, and roughly $7,130/month for a family of four. That is cheaper than 5% of the 310 cities we track, and about 21% below New York.

Last updated August 2026 · How we calculate this

Single person, all-in $3,100/mo
Rent (studio)$1,395
Food & groceries$682
Utilities & internet$310
Transport$248
Fun & everything else$465
Family of four$7,130/mo
How it ranks

Cheaper than 5% of the 310 cities we track.

About 21% cheaper than New York.

Population 3.8M
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Living in Los Angeles — FAQ

How much does it cost to live in Los Angeles?

A single person needs roughly $3,100/month all-in in Los Angeles, United States — rent, food, transport and utilities. A family of four runs closer to $7,130/month.

Is Los Angeles expensive?

Los Angeles is cheaper than 5% of the 310 cities we track, and about 21% cheaper than New York.

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🇮🇪 Dublin $3,100🇳🇴 Bergen $3,100🇮🇸 Reykjavik $3,100🇱🇺 Luxembourg $3,200🇩🇰 Copenhagen $3,000🇳🇴 Oslo $3,200🇸🇬 Singapore $3,000🇭🇰 Hong Kong $3,000

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