What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to California Junction, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 439% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to California Junction, Iowa?

A salary of $75,000 in California Junction, Iowa should increase to $167,916 in Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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CALIFORNIA JUNCTION vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

California Junction, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 123.9% more expensive than California Junction, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $167,916 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in California Junction, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than California Junction, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
439% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in California Junction, Iowa

California Junction, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to California Junction, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

123.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

632.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% lower

Commute

77.0% higher

Health

17.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.3% higher

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