Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 35.9% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $101,894 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  133.4% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher