Cost of Living Calculator - Los Angeles, California vs Mason City, Iowa


The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 60.3% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $29,802 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Mason City
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs Mason City, IA
Compared to Los Angeles, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.3% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  64.2% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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