Cost of Living Calculator - Los Angeles, California vs Rock Valley, Iowa


The cost of living in Rock Valley, Iowa is 53.6% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $34,822 in Rock Valley, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Valley, Iowa is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Rock Valley
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs Rock Valley, IA
Compared to Los Angeles, Rock Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  63.7% lower
  Health
  28.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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