A new study has quantified just how painful finding parking is in Los Angeles.

Inrix, a transportation analytics company, found that on average people in Los Angeles spend 85 hours per year looking for parking. That is five times more than the national average, NBC4's media partner KPCC reports.

The study also quantified the cost associated with fuel, emissions and wasted time. Looking for parking costs Angelenos an estimated $1,785 per person per year. That adds up to about $3.7 billion citywide.

"There are a lot of great qualities about our city, but certainly ample parking is not one of them," said Doug Shupe, spokesperson for the Auto Club of Southern California, to KPCC.

The Auto Club of Southern California has a few tips on improving your parking experience.

Read more at KPCC