Cost of Living Calculator - Los Angeles, California vs Clear Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Clear Lake, Iowa is 53.3% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $34,989 in Clear Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Clear Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Clear Lake
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs Clear Lake, IA
Compared to Los Angeles, Clear Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% lower
      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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  61.9% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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