City comparison

London vs Los Angeles

23 attributes compared, 23 with verified data on both sides. The higher value in each row is bolded for scanning — higher isn’t always better (e.g. lower cost), so weigh each against your goal.

London

metrics won

Los Angeles

metrics won

It's an even split across 22 comparable metrics. The details below show where each one leads.

Cost of living

Attribute	London	Los Angeles	Δ
Cost of living index (index)	137	111	−26

Education

Attribute	London	Los Angeles	Δ
University Count (count)	40	20	−20

Food

Analysis

London vs Los Angeles: the analysis

London and Los Angeles are compared across 23 city attributes, 23 with verified data on both sides. The comparison below is built entirely from evidence-backed facts in the knowledge graph.

On longitude, London records -0.128 degrees versus Los Angeles at -118.244 degrees — London is about 100% higher than Los Angeles.
On savings score, London records 0 score versus Los Angeles at 36 score — Los Angeles is about 100% higher than London.
On mobile 10gb, London records $20 /month versus Los Angeles at $50 /month — Los Angeles is about 61% higher than London.
On monthly transit pass, London records $237 /month versus Los Angeles at $100 /month — London is about 58% higher than Los Angeles.

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Attribute	London	Los Angeles	Δ
Monthly Groceries (mid) (/month)	$395	$400	+5.18
Inexpensive Restaurant Meal (/meal)	$24	$20	−3.69

Healthcare

Attribute	London	Los Angeles	Δ
Doctor Visit (/visit)	$158	$150	−7.93
Health Insurance (/month)	$197	$420	+222.59

Housing

Attribute	London	Los Angeles	Δ
Rent — 1BR City Centre (/month)	$3,159	$2,700	−458.59
Rent — 1BR Outside Centre (/month)	$2,237	$2,100	−137.34
Rent — 3BR City Centre (/month)	$5,922	$4,500	−1,422.36

Immigration

Attribute	London	Los Angeles	Δ
Visa Program Count (count)	8	6	−2

Internet

Attribute	London	Los Angeles	Δ
Internet 60 Mbps (/month)	$46	$60	+13.94

Lifestyle

Attribute	London	Los Angeles	Δ
Safety Index (score)	54	48	−6
Digital Nomad Score (score)	70	66	−4

Metadata

Attribute	London	Los Angeles	Δ
Population (count)	8,900,000	3,900,000	−5,000,000
Latitude (degrees)	51.507	34.052	−17.455
Longitude (degrees)	-0.128	-118.244	−118.116

Mobile

Attribute	London	Los Angeles	Δ
Mobile 10GB (/month)	$20	$50	+30.26

Purchasing power

Attribute	London	Los Angeles	Δ
Purchasing power index (index)	62	129	+67

Savings

Attribute	London	Los Angeles	Δ
Savings score (score)	0	36	+36

Tax

Attribute	London	Los Angeles	Δ
Average Income Tax Rate (%)	33%	33%	0
VAT Rate (%)	20%	9.5%	−10.5

Transportation

Attribute	London	Los Angeles	Δ
Monthly Transit Pass (/month)	$237	$100	−136.89

Utilities

Attribute	London	Los Angeles	Δ
Utilities (85 sqm) (/month)	$329	$170	−159.02

On population, London records 8,900,000 count versus Los Angeles at 3,900,000 count — London is about 56% higher than Los Angeles.

Across the 23 shared metrics, London posts the higher figure on 16 and Los Angeles on 6. Whether higher is better depends on the metric — lower is preferable for costs and taxes, higher for salaries and economic output.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How do London and Los Angeles compare?

London and Los Angeles are compared across 23 city attributes, 23 with verified data on both sides. The comparison below is built entirely from evidence-backed facts in the knowledge graph.

What is the difference in longitude between London and Los Angeles?

London is -0.128 degrees and Los Angeles is -118.244 degrees, a difference of about 100%.

What is the difference in savings score between London and Los Angeles?

London is 0 score and Los Angeles is 36 score, a difference of about 100%.

What is the difference in mobile 10gb between London and Los Angeles?

London is $20 /month and Los Angeles is $50 /month, a difference of about 61%.

What is the difference in monthly transit pass between London and Los Angeles?

London is $237 /month and Los Angeles is $100 /month, a difference of about 58%.

Is London cheaper than Los Angeles?

On mobile 10gb, London is the lower of the two (London: $20 /month, Los Angeles: $50 /month). Overall affordability depends on which costs matter most to you.