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Cost & Benefits

Los Angeles vs Washington

Simple answer

You'd likely save $21 a month in Los Angeles.

Typical rent is $1,954 in Washington and $1,933 in Los Angeles. 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)

Washington

District of Columbia

Typical rent
$1,954
Typical pay
$109,870 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$2,438
Price index
108.9 (metro)

Benefits after a move

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