Los Angeles, California has an overall cost of living index of 114.7, which is 14.7 points above the US average of 100 — making it pricier than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,933 per month, while the typical home is valued around $921,200. Households earn a median of $81,939 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 31. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$81,939
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,933
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$921,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
114.7
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,863
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,085
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,601
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,298
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
114.7
Goods
107.1
Rents / Housing
173.0
Services
140.7
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $157,390 |
| Registered Nurse | $138,010 |
| Elementary Teacher | $97,460 |
| Electrician | $81,940 |
| Accountant | $100,770 |
| Plumber | $77,980 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $170,960 |
| Civil Engineer | $116,920 |
| Operations Manager | $168,990 |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,280 |
| Health Services Manager | $138,250 |
| Truck Driver | $59,470 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $149,140 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
3,857,263
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Census ACS
31.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
142
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,977
Per month
Avg Home Value
$995,844
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 90001 | — | $1,377 | $487,800 |
| ZIP 90002 | — | $1,434 | $462,400 |
| ZIP 90003 | — | $1,407 | $494,600 |
| ZIP 90004 | — | $1,680 | $1,289,600 |
| ZIP 90005 | — | $1,572 | $1,020,300 |
| ZIP 90006 | — | $1,346 | $781,400 |
| ZIP 90007 | — | $1,396 | $789,700 |
| ZIP 90008 | — | $1,468 | $920,700 |
| ZIP 90010 | — | $2,349 | $904,600 |
| ZIP 90011 | — | $1,425 | $531,600 |
Showing top 10 of 142 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
58°F
July Avg
70°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.8
poor
Hospitals
19
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.5%
Los Angeles has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 114.7. The US national average is 100, so Los Angeles is 14.7 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Los Angeles is $1,933 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Los Angeles is $81,939 per year.
The median home value in Los Angeles is $921,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Los Angeles has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 31.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
