Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 151.4% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $125,678 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
705% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Fort Dodge, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.4% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  721.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  181.1% higher
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher