West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 98.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $99,100 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to West Des Moines, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  131.8% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
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  Personal
  14.8% higher
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