Living in Los Angeles, CA vs. Atlanta, GA - Compare Places

Los Angeles, CA has a population density of 3,966,936, which is 88% above Atlanta, GA. The median age of 36 years is 6% above Atlanta, GA and 7% below the national average.

Population

3,966,936

488,800

324,697,795

Median Age

36 Years

33 Years

38 Years

Age Distribution

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Baby Boomers (Age 55+)

30%

27%

38%

Gen X (Age 41-55)

14%

13%

9%

Millennials (Age 20-40)

33%

38%

27%

Gen Z (Age 0-19)

23%

22%

25%

Educational Attianment

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Master's degree

12%

22%

12%

Bachelor's degree

23%

29%

20%

Some college or associate's degree

24%

20%

28%

High school diploma or equivalent

19%

27%

Less than high school diploma

22%

10%

13%

Race & Ethnicity

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White

52%

41%

72%

Asian

12%

4%

6%

Black

9%

51%

13%

Two or more races

4%

2%

3%

Other Races

24%

1%

6%

Community

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Single

46%

55%

33%

Married

41%

29%

50%

Divorced

5%

6%

Widowed

8%

11%

Los Angeles, CA has an unemployment rate of 6%, which is 17% above than the national unemployment rate of 5%. Atlanta, GA has an unemployment rate of 6%, which is 17% above than the national unemployment rate of 5%.

Median Household Income

$62,142

$59,948

$62,843

Unemployment Rate

6%

5%

Poverty Rate

18%

21%

13%

Income per capita

$35,261

$47,424

$34,103

Employment Industry

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Professional / Technical

9%

16%

7%

Healthcare

12%

9%

14%

Finance

3%

5%

Education

8%

11%

9%

Manufacturing

8%

5%

10%

IT Services

6%

4%

2%

Accommodation

9%

7%

Wholesale

3%

2%

3%

Public Services

2%

4%

5%

Arts

4%

3%

2%

Other

16%

13%

14%

Household Income

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Less Than $10000

7%

10%

6%

$10000 > $14999

6%

4%

$15000 > $24999

9%

10%

9%

$25000 > $34999

9%

8%

9%

$35000 > $49999

12%

11%

12%

$50000 > $74999

15%

17%

$75000 > $99999

11%

10%

13%

$100000 > $149999

14%

13%

15%

$150000 > $199999

7%

6%

7%

More Than $200000

10%

12%

8%

Los Angeles, CA has a crime index 101 above the national average, while Atlanta, GA has a crime index that is 222 above the national average.

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

Total Crime Index

101

222

The homeownership rate in Los Angeles, CA is 37%, which is 42% below the national average. The homeownership rate in Atlanta, GA is 44%, which is 31% below the national average.

Median Home Value

$880,728

$315,194

$280,600

Median Rent

$3,153

$1,700

$1,023

Average Household Size

3

2

3

Property Tax

$4,333

$2,927

$2,471

Home Type

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Single-Family

38%

39%

62%

Townhomes

6%

5%

6%

Small Apt. Buildings

9%

6%

8%

Apt. Complexes

47%

50%

18%

Mobile Homes

1%

6%

Other

0%

Home Age

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2014 and Later

2%

4%

2%

2010 to 2013

2%

4%

3%

2000 to 2009

6%

22%

14%

1990 to 1999

6%

11%

14%

1980 to 1989

10%

8%

13%

1970 to 1979

14%

8%

15%

1960 to 1969

14%

13%

11%

1950 to 1959

17%

12%

10%

1940 to 1949

10%

6%

5%

1939 and earlier

20%

12%

13%

Home Rent by Bedroom

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Condo

$1,875

$1,511

1 Bedroom

$2,412

$1,580

2 Bedroom

$3,165

$2,075

3 Bedroom

$4,250

$2,255

4 Bedroom

$9,299

$1,999

5 Bedroom or more

$2,480

Home Value by Bedroom

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condo

$583,166

$266,505

1 Bedroom

$525,280

$77,544

2 Bedroom

$172,603

$109,426

3 Bedroom

$226,487

$145,918

4 Bedroom

$405,942

$212,460

5 Bedroom or more

$1,485,613

$322,891

Occupancy Type

Home Owners

Los Angeles

37%

Atlanta

44%

United States

63%

Home Renters

Los Angeles

63%

Atlanta

56%

United States

36%

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Atlanta, GA

United States

Los Angeles, CA has a median home value of $880,728, which is 64% above Atlanta,GA and 68% above the national average of $280,600. Los Angeles’s median household income of $62,142 is $1% above the national average.

National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average

Cost of Living Index

312

258

212

Housing

301

201

200

Goods and Services

301

201

200

Los Angeles, CA has an average school rating of 5. Atlanta, GA has an average school rating of 3. Los Angeles, CA has 259 total schools while Atlanta, GA has 88 total schools

School Rating

1 /10 - 10 /10

1 /10 - 9 /10

Total Schools

259

88

School Ratings

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High Schools

1 /10 - 10 /10

1 /10 - 7 /10

Middle Schools

1 /10 - 8 /10

Elementary Schools

3 /10 - 10 /10

1 /10 - 9 /10

Commute to city center(Drive)

Commute to University

less than 5 mins

Mercer University Atlanta

Commute to city center(Public Transit)