Moving from New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA
Straight-line distance: 2,459 miles.
| Home size | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1-bedroom | $2,840 – $4,560 |
| 2-3 bedroom | $6,010 – $9,580 |
| 4+ bedroom house | $9,691 – $15,394 |
Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.
How Los Angeles compares to New York
New York's median home value is $732,100 — 11% lower than Los Angeles's $822,600.
New York's median household income runs $76,607, against $76,244 in Los Angeles.
Monthly rent typically costs $1,714 in New York and $1,791 in Los Angeles.
FEMA rates Los Angeles's natural-hazard risk higher than New York's: Very High versus Relatively High.
New York, NY beats Los Angeles, CA on both housing metrics we track — home value and rent — though this doesn't capture the full cost of living.
| Metric | New York, NY | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,622,467 | 3,881,041 |
| Median home value | $732,100 | $822,600 |
| Median household income | $76,607 | $76,244 |
| Median gross rent | $1,714 | $1,791 |
| Climate risk (FEMA) | Relatively High | Very High |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index
Data last updated July 2026.