Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 117.8% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $108,900 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Cedar Falls, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.8% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  299.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  170.1% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher