Los Angeles ranks 15th of 19 priced cities in United States of America on cost — $3,629 a month in essentials, 68% above Omaha, the cheapest. The average net salary of $4,480 covers that 1.2×. 102.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 19.6 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 14°C, Aug 25°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $2,347 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $2,563 |
| Groceries | $282 |
| Dining out | $555 |
| Utilities | $340 |
| Local transport | $105 |
| Essentials / mo | $3,629 |
| Avg net salary | $4,480 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $4,055 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $5,203 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Los Angeles, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $25.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $120.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $14.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $5.78 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $8.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $9.25 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.55 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.63 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.33 |
| White bread, 500 g | $4.88 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $4.87 |
| Eggs, 12 | $5.78 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.70 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $15.23 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $5.17 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.47 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $5.34 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $3.32 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.92 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.50 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.75 |
| Monthly transit pass | $105.00 |
| Taxi start | $3.10 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.85 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.47 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $257.75 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $81.79 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $72.14 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $63.11 |
| Cinema, one seat | $18.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Los Angeles has 102.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the 9th-highest of 19 United States of America cities we track. United States of America's national figure is 106.9, so Los Angeles runs 4 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.7°C | 11.9°C | 64% | 51% | 79 mm |
| Feb | 14.4°C | 12.4°C | 57% | 40% | 65 mm |
| Mar | 15.6°C | 14.2°C | 63% | 48% | 69 mm |
| Apr | 17.7°C | 16.7°C | 59% | 43% | 14 mm |
| May | 18.3°C | 18°C | 66% | 49% | 9 mm |
| Jun | 21.4°C | 22°C | 64% | 37% | 2 mm |
| Jul | 24.1°C | 25.4°C | 62% | 26% | 2 mm |
| Aug | 24.7°C | 26.1°C | 61% | 24% | 6 mm |
| Sep | 23.7°C | 24.6°C | 61% | 29% | 6 mm |
| Oct | 21.1°C | 20.7°C | 55% | 30% | 7 mm |
| Nov | 16.8°C | 14.8°C | 50% | 35% | 17 mm |
| Dec | 13.7°C | 11.5°C | 58% | 48% | 58 mm |
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