Moving to Los Angeles, CA
City Overview
Cost of Living
118
Avg Temperature
57°–75°F
State Income Tax
13.3%
Population
4.0M
Sprawling sunshine, creative energy, and taco trucks on every corner define LA. The car-centric lifestyle is real, but the beach access, hiking trails, and year-round warmth make it easy to forgive the traffic.
Average Moving Costs to Los Angeles
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,446 mi | $3,570–$5,629 | $2,170–$3,555 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,742 mi | $3,051–$4,818 | $1,772–$3,061 |
| Houston, TX | 1,371 mi | $2,809–$4,432 | $1,562–$2,800 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 357 mi | $2,254–$3,520 | $989–$2,087 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,388 mi | $3,424–$5,422 | $2,139–$3,514 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,202 mi | $2,701–$4,257 | $1,467–$2,681 |
| San Diego, CA | 111 mi | $2,170–$3,366 | $851–$1,915 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,238 mi | $2,749–$4,330 | $1,488–$2,707 |
| San Jose, CA | 305 mi | $2,354–$3,647 | $960–$2,052 |
| Austin, TX | 1,225 mi | $2,757–$4,335 | $1,481–$2,697 |
Neighborhoods in Los Angeles
Silver Lake
A popular neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Santa Monica
A popular neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Highland Park
A popular neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Los Feliz
A popular neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Culver City
A popular neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in Los Angeles
Cost of Living Index
18% above the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$2,500/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$3,200/mo
Moving to Los Angeles from These Cities
From New York, NY
2,446 miles
Full-Service
$3,570–$5,629
From Chicago, IL
1,742 miles
Full-Service
$3,051–$4,818
From Houston, TX
1,371 miles
Full-Service
$2,809–$4,432
From Phoenix, AZ
357 miles
Full-Service
$2,254–$3,520
From Philadelphia, PA
2,388 miles
Full-Service
$3,424–$5,422
From San Antonio, TX
1,202 miles
Full-Service
$2,701–$4,257
From San Diego, CA
111 miles
Full-Service
$2,170–$3,366
From Dallas, TX
1,238 miles
Full-Service
$2,749–$4,330
From San Jose, CA
305 miles
Full-Service
$2,354–$3,647
From Austin, TX
1,225 miles
Full-Service
$2,757–$4,335
From Jacksonville, FL
2,143 miles
Full-Service
$3,251–$5,148
From Fort Worth, TX
1,207 miles
Full-Service
$2,720–$4,283