Iowa City, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 102.1% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $157,610 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Iowa City, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  141.3% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
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  Personal
  0.9% higher
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