All 30 neighborhoods in Los Angeles ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bel Air | $3,480/mo | 1.45x | +45% |
| 2 | Malibu | $3,408/mo | 1.42x | +42% |
| 3 | Beverly Hills | $3,360/mo | 1.40x | +40% |
| 4 | Manhattan Beach | $3,120/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
| 5 | Santa Monica | $3,000/mo | 1.25x | +25% |
| 6 | West Hollywood | $2,928/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 7 | Venice | $2,880/mo | 1.20x | +20% |
| 8 | Westwood | $2,832/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 9 | Los Feliz | $2,688/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 10 | Hollywood | $2,640/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 11 | Playa del Rey | $2,640/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 12 | Silver Lake | $2,592/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 13 | Encino | $2,592/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 14 | Downtown LA | $2,520/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 15 | Studio City | $2,520/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 16 | Arts District | $2,520/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 17 | Culver City | $2,448/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 18 | Sherman Oaks | $2,448/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 19 | Mar Vista | $2,280/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 20 | Atwater Village | $2,280/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 21 | Pasadena | $2,208/mo | 0.92x | -8% |
| 22 | Echo Park | $2,160/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 23 | Glendale | $2,160/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 24 | Burbank | $2,112/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 25 | Highland Park | $2,112/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 26 | Koreatown | $2,040/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 27 | Eagle Rock | $2,040/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 28 | Torrance | $1,968/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 29 | Long Beach | $1,920/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 30 | Inglewood | $1,728/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $2,400/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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Open a Wise Account →The most expensive neighborhood in Los Angeles is Bel Air, with an estimated 1-bedroom rent of $3,480/month — 45% above the city average.
Bel Air is approximately 45% more expensive than the Los Angeles average. 1-bedroom rent is $3,480/mo vs $2,400/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 30 neighborhoods in Los Angeles, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.