Median rent is 22% lower in Juneau city and ($1,462/mo vs $1,879/mo). Buying is cheaper in Juneau city and, where the median home runs $432,500 versus $879,500. Households earn more in Juneau city and ($100,513 vs $80,366 a year).
City A
Juneau city and, AK
City B
Los Angeles, CA
How much would you need to earn in Los Angeles, CA to maintain your standard of living from Juneau city and, AK?
A cost-of-living index isn't available for one of these cities yet, so we can't compute an equivalent salary.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Juneau city and
Alaska
Los Angeles
California
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Renters will find significantly cheaper housing in Juneau city and — median rent of $1,462/mo versus $1,879/mo in Los Angeles, a 22% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in Los Angeles: the median home is $879,500 versus $432,500 in Juneau city and — 51% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Alaska has no state income tax, while California tops out at 13.30% — giving Juneau city and a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 0.00% in Alaska and 7.25% in California; Juneau city and has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Juneau city and
Income tax: None
Sales tax: None
Los Angeles
Income tax: 13.30%
Sales tax: 7.25%
Air quality data is available for Los Angeles (avg AQI 77.0) but not yet for Juneau city and.
Pick Juneau city and if you prioritize higher median household income ($100,513/yr).
Pick Juneau city and if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,462/mo median).
Pick Juneau city and if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Juneau city and cheaper than Los Angeles?
Cost of living index data is not yet available for one or both cities.
How much is rent in Juneau city and vs Los Angeles?
Median rent is $1,462/mo in Juneau city and, AK and $1,879/mo in Los Angeles, CA. Juneau city and, AK has the lower rent by about 22%.
Which has higher salaries — Juneau city and or Los Angeles?
Median household income is $100,513 in Juneau city and, AK and $80,366 in Los Angeles, CA. Juneau city and, AK has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Juneau city and or Los Angeles?
Alaska has no state income tax. California has a top rate of 13.30%.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match my Juneau city and income?
RPP data needed for salary equivalence calculation is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology