Los Angeles vs Miami: Cost of Living

A 2026 planning comparison using the same $90,000 local-currency salary scenario in each city.

USA

Los Angeles

Money left on $90,000 salary$1,357/mo

Take-home$5,656

Rent$2,944

Total modeled costs$4,299

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USA

Miami

Money left on $90,000 salary$1,997/mo

Take-home$6,012

Rent$2,677

Total modeled costs$4,015

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How to use this comparison

The cards use each city's tax model and cost baseline. Currency is local to each city, so cross-country comparisons are not exchange-rate comparisons. Open either city calculator to model your own rent and savings target.