Carlisle, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 105.4% more expensive than Carlisle, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $102,681 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlisle, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Carlisle, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
275% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Carlisle, Iowa
Carlisle, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Carlisle, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.4% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  298.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  104.3% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher