Clive, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 83.7% more expensive than Clive, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $156,173 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clive, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Clive, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Clive, Iowa
Clive, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Clive, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.7% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  129.3% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher