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Cost & Benefits

Los Angeles vs New York

Simple answer

You'd likely save $112 a month in New York.

Typical rent is $1,933 in Los Angeles and $1,821 in New York. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Los Angeles

California

Typical rent
$1,933
Typical pay
$81,939 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$2,964
Price index
113.6 (metro)

New York

New York

Typical rent
$1,821
Typical pay
$80,483 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$2,971
Price index
112.6 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.