Charles City, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 149.6% more expensive than Charles City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $187,181 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Charles City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
643% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Charles City, Iowa
Charles City, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Charles City, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  678.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  164.1% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher