City Cost Report
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Laval is 63% cheaper than Los Angeles overall.

LavalLos Angeles
Rent (1BR City Centre)$1,550.00 CAD$3,497.00 CAD
Rent (1BR Outside Centre)$1,300.00 CAD$2,867.54 CAD
Groceries Index97112
Monthly Transit Pass$97.00 CAD$139.88 CAD
Utilities (monthly)$110.00 CAD$209.82 CAD
Gas (per litre)$1.69 CAD$1.75 CAD
Mid-range Meal$24.00 CAD$34.97 CAD
Gym Membership$42.00 CAD$76.93 CAD
Childcare (monthly)$210.00 CAD$2,377.96 CAD

Each city is shown in your selected currency (toggle CAD/USD in the header); cheaper values are highlighted after converting to a common currency. Updated June 2026.

Salary Equivalence Calculator

If you earn $in Laval...

You would need $164,088 in Los Angeles to maintain the same lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

Is Laval cheaper than Los Angeles?

Laval is 63% cheaper than Los Angeles overall.

How much is rent in Laval vs Los Angeles?

A one-bedroom in the city centre averages $1,550 CAD per month in Laval and $2,500 USD in Los Angeles. Outside the centre, it is $1,300 CAD in Laval and $2,050 USD in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to move from Laval to Los Angeles?

On average, you need about 273% of your current salary — for example, $60,000 in Laval is roughly equivalent to $164,088 in Los Angeles.

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