Median rent is 13% lower in Pompano Beach ($1,636/mo vs $1,879/mo). Buying is cheaper in Pompano Beach, where the median home runs $321,900 versus $879,500. Households earn more in Los Angeles ($80,366 vs $63,832 a year). Taken together, Pompano Beach is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 111.9 against 113.3 — about 1% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Los Angeles, CA.
Quick verdict
Pompano Beach is 1% cheaper overall
Cost index: 111.9 in Pompano Beach vs 113.3 in Los Angeles (US average = 100)
City A
Los Angeles, CA
City B
Pompano Beach, FL
How much would you need to earn in Pompano Beach, FL to maintain your standard of living from Los Angeles, CA?
Equivalent salary in Pompano Beach, FL
$74,083
You could earn $917 less (1% lower) and break even.
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.
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Los Angeles
California
Pompano Beach
Florida
👥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
Median rent is modestly lower in Pompano Beach at $1,636/mo compared to $1,879/mo in Los Angeles (13% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Los Angeles: the median home is $879,500 versus $321,900 in Pompano Beach — 63% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Florida has no state income tax, while California tops out at 13.30% — giving Pompano Beach a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 7.25% in California and 6.00% in Florida; Pompano Beach has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Los Angeles
Income tax: 13.30%
Sales tax: 7.25%
Pompano Beach
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Air quality data is available for Los Angeles (avg AQI 77.0) but not yet for Pompano Beach.
Pick Los Angeles if you prioritize higher median household income ($80,366/yr).
Pick Pompano Beach if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,636/mo median).
Pick Pompano Beach if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Los Angeles cheaper than Pompano Beach?
Pompano Beach is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 111.9 versus 113.3 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 1% lower in Pompano Beach.
How much is rent in Los Angeles vs Pompano Beach?
Median rent is $1,879/mo in Los Angeles, CA and $1,636/mo in Pompano Beach, FL. Pompano Beach, FL has the lower rent by about 13%.
Which has higher salaries — Los Angeles or Pompano Beach?
Median household income is $80,366 in Los Angeles, CA and $63,832 in Pompano Beach, FL. Los Angeles, CA 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 — Los Angeles or Pompano Beach?
Florida has no state income tax. California has a top rate of 13.30%.
What salary do I need in Pompano Beach to match my Los Angeles income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Los Angeles, CA is equivalent to roughly $98,778 in Pompano Beach, FL (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology