Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 100.3 in Detroit, MI in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 13.2% more expensive than Detroit; housing rents differ by 80% (170.4 vs 94.7). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $66,238 buys in Detroit, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Detroit | Los Angeles vs Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 100.3 | +13.2% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 98.8 | +7.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 94.7 | +80.0% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 107.0 | +48.2% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 102.6 | +1.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 100.6 | +12.7% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Detroit | $44,158 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Detroit | $88,317 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Detroit | $132,475 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.