Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Madison, Iowa vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 148.5% more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $124,260 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
774% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort_Madison, IA vs Los_Angeles, CA
Compared to Fort_Madison, Los_Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  148.5% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  726.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  158.3% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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