Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 14.2% more expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 55% (170.4 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $65,700 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Jacksonville | Los Angeles vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 99.5 | +14.2% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 96.2 | +10.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 109.8 | +55.3% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 87.5 | +81.2% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 98.9 | +5.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 99.6 | +13.8% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Jacksonville | $43,800 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Jacksonville | $87,600 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Jacksonville | $131,400 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.