Skip to content

London vs Los Angeles

London runs about 15% cheaper than Los Angeles for this household, a difference of 609 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
The Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles, as seen from a DJI Mavic 3.
Los Angeles
$4,659/month · United States
InvadingInvader · CC BY-SA 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Los Angeles monthly
$4,659
Index 73 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+15%
Los Angeles relative to London
Rent gap
$93
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonLos Angeles
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Los Angeles $2,507. Cheaper in Los Angeles.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Los Angeles $849. Cheaper in London.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Los Angeles $186. Cheaper in Los Angeles.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Los Angeles $239. Cheaper in Los Angeles.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Los Angeles $537. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Los Angeles $182. Cheaper in London.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Los Angeles $159. Cheaper in London.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
Interactive — adjust the household

Full comparison

MetricLondonLos Angeles
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD✓4,659 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)63✓73
Housing2,600 USD2,507 USD✓
Utilities267 USD239 USD✓
Food617 USD✓849 USD
Transport282 USD186 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓537 USD
Lifestyle169 USD✓182 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD5,978 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%28.3%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD✓1,319 USD
Average local net salary3,600 USD4,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD2,507 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD4,714 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD9,500 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓48/100
Healthcare84/100✓82/100
Air quality60/100✓45/100
Public transport92/100✓48/100
Walkability90/100✓55/100
English proficiency100/100100/100
Nightlife94/100✓88/100
Family friendliness72/100✓62/100
Median broadband90 Mbps230 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓18°C
Summer high23°C✓29°C
Winter low3°C9°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h3,250 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm380 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min30 min✓
CurrencyGBPUSD
Time zoneEurope/LondonAmerica/Los_Angeles

London runs about 15% cheaper than Los Angeles for this household, a difference of 609 USD a month.

Next

Go deeper

Cost of living in LondonCost of living in Los AngelesConvert a salary between themFlip the comparison
London vs DublinLondon vs ZurichLondon vs Amsterdam
FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Los Angeles cheaper?

London runs about 15% cheaper than Los Angeles for this household, a difference of 609 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Los Angeles compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $5,978 in Los Angeles, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Los Angeles?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Los Angeles scores 48 and 82. London averages 12°C against 18°C in Los Angeles.