Dubuque, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 114.9% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $133,224 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
337% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Dubuque, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.9% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  336.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  133.5% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher