Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 19.0% more expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 94% (170.4 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $63,049 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Columbus | Los Angeles vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 95.5 | +19.0% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 93.6 | +13.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 87.9 | +93.8% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 95.5 | +66.0% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 98.9 | +5.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 96.6 | +17.4% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Columbus | $42,032 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Columbus | $84,065 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Columbus | $126,097 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.