How much do I need to earn in Toronto, ON to match $75,000 in Los Angeles, CA?

You would need approximately $69,827 in Toronto, ON to maintain the same standard of living as $75,000 in Los Angeles, CA.

Is Toronto, ON more expensive than Los Angeles, CA?

No, Toronto, ON is 6.9% less expensive than Los Angeles, CA based on cost-of-living index.

City Comparison

Cost-of-living comparison, salary equivalence, housing costs, and tax differences.

Data last updated: July 25, 2026

COL Index145.0

Housing Index195.0

Median Salary$68,000

1BR Rent (avg)$2,600

3BR Rent (avg)$4,800

State/Prov Tax7.1%

COL Index135.0

Housing Index175.0

Median Salary$72,000

1BR Rent (avg)$2,400

3BR Rent (avg)$3,800

State/Prov Tax5.1%

Current Salary (Los Angeles, CA)	Equivalent in Toronto, ON	Housing-Adjusted
$50,000	$46,551	$44,871
$75,000	$69,827	$67,307
$100,000	$93,103	$89,743
$150,000	$139,655	$134,615
$200,000	$186,206	$179,487

Overall COL Difference-6.9%

Housing Cost Difference-10.3%

1BR Rent Difference-7.7%

3BR Rent Difference-20.8%

Tax Rate Difference-2.1 pts