Dubuque, Iowa vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 31.2% more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,610 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dubuque, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Dubuque, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, IA vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Dubuque, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  126.8% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher