Muscatine, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 134.6% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $293,276 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
457% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Muscatine, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.6% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  413.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  165.8% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher