Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Cost of Living & Economic Score
Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis cost-of-living and household-budget data for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area.
Cost of living in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, prices in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area run 14.0% above the U.S. average (Regional Price Parity index 114.0 on a base of 100). That puts Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim on the costlier end of U.S. metros.
For broader state context — including state taxes, insurance, and energy costs that affect every California household — see the California state report.
Other California metros
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA RPP 122.9 F
- Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA RPP 121.8 F
- San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA RPP 121.3 F
- Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA RPP 119.0 F
- Salinas, CA RPP 117.0 F
- Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA RPP 115.0 F
- San Diego-Carlsbad, CA RPP 114.5 F
- Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade, CA RPP 108.0 D
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA RPP 102.0 C
- Fresno, CA RPP 93.0 B
- Bakersfield, CA RPP 91.0 B
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA?
The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) of 114.0 (U.S.=100), meaning prices are 14.0% above the national average. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim an affordable place to live?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has an InflationRank score of 57/100 (grade F), reflecting costs above the national average. The metro RPP of 114.0 compares to a U.S. baseline of 100.
How does Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim compare to other cities for cost of living?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has a cost-of-living index of 114.0 (U.S.=100), 14.0% above the national average. Similar-cost metros include Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC (RPP 114.0), San Diego-Carlsbad, CA (RPP 114.5).
About the InflationRank Score
The InflationRank Score is a proprietary 0–100 composite that summarizes a metro area's cost-of-living and economic conditions on a familiar A–F grading scale. The composite weighs cost level, inflation pressure, and income resilience, sourced from federal government datasets and reviewed annually as federal data refreshes.
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