Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 105.8 in Denver, CO in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 7.4% more expensive than Denver; housing rents differ by 16% (170.4 vs 146.9). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $69,859 buys in Denver, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Denver | Los Angeles vs Denver |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 105.8 | +7.4% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 101.0 | +5.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 146.9 | +16.0% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 87.9 | +80.5% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 99.4 | +4.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 105.8 | +7.1% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Denver | $46,573 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Denver | $93,146 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Denver | $139,719 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.