Is Arts District Expensive?

Los Angeles, United States

+5% vs Los Angeles avg

Living in Arts District, Los Angeles

Arts District is a relatively affordable area in Los Angeles, with a cost of living index of 80.1 — that is +5% compared to the Los Angeles average. At #16 of 30, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $2,520/month, compared to a range of $1,728 in Inglewood to $3,480 in Bel Air.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Arts District, housing takes up roughly 47% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately $100,800 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Arts District

Salaries in Arts District reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 80.1:

After tax and deductions of 30.7% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $100,800 would be roughly $69,854/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

80.1
COLI Index
1.05x
vs City Avg
$2,520
Est. 1BR Rent
#16
of 30 Areas
30.7%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Arts District

Estimated annual deductions on a $60,075 salary in Arts District, Los Angeles (local employee).

Income Tax
14%
Social Security + Medicare (FICA)
7.6%
State Income Tax (CA)
9.3%
Total Deductions: 30.7%
Est. Take-Home: $41,623/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Arts District would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $60,075
London GBP £51,700
Dubai AED AED 300,602

Other Neighborhoods in Los Angeles

Neighborhood COLI Multiplier vs Avg
Bel Air 110.6 1.45x +45%
Malibu 108.3 1.42x +42%
Beverly Hills 106.8 1.40x +40%
Manhattan Beach 99.2 1.30x +30%
Santa Monica 95.4 1.25x +25%

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Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Arts District:

Dún Laoghaire, Dublin Sagene, Oslo Nydalen, Oslo Glebe, Sydney Hackney, London Bucktown, Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arts District expensive in Los Angeles?

Arts District is near the city average for Los Angeles. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Arts District compare to the Los Angeles average?

The cost of living in Arts District is above the Los Angeles average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · U.S. Census Bureau · OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.