Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 101.4 in Orlando, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 12.0% more expensive than Orlando; housing rents differ by 38% (170.4 vs 123.4). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $66,977 buys in Orlando, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Orlando | Los Angeles vs Orlando |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 101.4 | +12.0% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 96.2 | +10.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 123.4 | +38.1% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 87.2 | +81.9% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 98.9 | +5.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 101.4 | +11.8% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Orlando | $44,652 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Orlando | $89,303 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Orlando | $133,955 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.