Urbandale, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 93.2% more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $96,601 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Urbandale, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  93.2% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  126.7% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
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  Personal
  15.2% higher
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