Pella, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 110.8% more expensive than Pella, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $136,998 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pella, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Pella, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Pella, Iowa
Pella, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Pella, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.8% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  200.5% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher