City Intelligence
Los Angeles, CA
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Los Angeles.
COL Index
176
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$2,700
Home price
$950,000
Population
3,979,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Los Angeles.
Affordability
9/100
Weak
9
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
39/100
Weak
39
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
78/100
Strong
78
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Los Angeles
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $420,600 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $316,800 | 89 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $316,800 | 89 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $308,000 | 88 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $290,400 | 84 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $281,600 | 83 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $281,600 | 83 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $255,200 | 78 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $246,400 | 76 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $246,400 | 76 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Los Angeles has the local purchasing power of approximately $56,800 in a national-average city.