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Saving for retirement in Los Angeles? Your location has a big impact on how much you need to save. Los Angeles has a high cost of living driven largely by real estate and housing, which means your target nest egg and annual spending in retirement will differ from the national average. Use this calculator with your actual salary and savings to get a projection tailored to your situation.
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Los Angeles Tip: The average salary in Los Angeles is around $65,000/year. Los Angeles workers have strong entertainment and tech wages but offset by California's high income tax. A common rule of thumb is to save 15% of your income annually. For someone earning $65,000 in Los Angeles, that's $9,750/year — enter your exact figures above to see your personalized projection.

How Much Do You Need to Retire in Los Angeles?

Retirement savings targets depend heavily on where you plan to live. Los Angeles's cost of living directly affects how large your nest egg needs to be. The 25x rule (save 25 times your annual expenses) is a useful starting point — but your Los Angeles-specific expenses should drive that multiplier.

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Employer Matching in Los Angeles

Always contribute enough to capture your full employer match — it's an immediate 50–100% return on that money. Los Angeles-area employers across finance, tech, and healthcare sectors often offer 3–6% matching contributions. Check your plan documents and enter your actual match above.

The 4% Safe Withdrawal Rule

The calculator uses the 4% rule: you can withdraw 4% of your nest egg annually without running out of money over a 30-year retirement. For a $1.5M nest egg, that's $60,000/year or $5,000/month in Los Angeles. Adjust your target income above to see how much you need saved.

Social Security as a Los Angeles Supplement

This calculator shows investment savings only — it does not include Social Security. The average Social Security benefit in 2025 is approximately $1,907/month. Add that to your projected monthly income above to get a more complete retirement picture for your Los Angeles household.