Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 122.5% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $166,856 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, 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
393% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.5% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  422.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  140.3% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher