Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 102.6 in Philadelphia, PA in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 10.7% more expensive than Philadelphia; housing rents differ by 51% (170.4 vs 113.1). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $67,728 buys in Philadelphia, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Philadelphia | Los Angeles vs Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 102.6 | +10.7% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 96.8 | +10.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 113.1 | +50.6% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 114.4 | +38.6% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 103.1 | +1.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 106.4 | +6.5% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Philadelphia | $45,152 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Philadelphia | $90,303 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Philadelphia | $135,455 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.