salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Los Angeles to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$3,180
$2,498
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$2,339
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$88,371
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$921,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$6,050
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$151
👥 People living there
228,295
3,857,263
Commute to work
30.3 min
30.7 min
College degree
63.9%
38.5%
Own their home
60.8%
36%
Below poverty line
5.2%
16.5%
Unemployment
4.7%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Los Angeles for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fremont | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $82,990 | -33% in Los Angeles |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $135,560 | -27% in Los Angeles |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $161,470 | -26% in Los Angeles |
| Electrician | $92,830 | $73,810 | -20% in Los Angeles |
| Medical Assistant | $59,790 | $47,760 | -20% in Los Angeles |
| Civil Engineer | $130,160 | $108,640 | -17% in Los Angeles |
| Dental Hygienist | $146,760 | $122,980 | -16% in Los Angeles |
| Operations Manager | $149,990 | $125,830 | -16% in Los Angeles |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Los Angeles cheaper to live in?
Fremont and Los Angeles cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $58,938 a year gives the same standard of living in Los Angeles.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Los Angeles?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $88,371 in Los Angeles, 122% more in Fremont.