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Los Angeles

Global entertainment capital — standard tourist entry, not a nomad-visa destination.

In Los Angeles, a mid-range month runs about $4,745 and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very High

More expensive day to day than about 90% of cities

Internet5.4/10

Faster internet than about 55% of cities

Visas3/10

Harder visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking6.5/10

Better coworking than about 60% of cities

English10/10

English is the native language

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness5/10

Fewer wellness options than about 55% of cities

Getting There9.8/10

Among the 5% easiest cities to reach

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

36 categories for Los Angeles, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated October 2026 · Verify anything important.

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