Mason City, Iowa vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 101.7% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $110,943 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
340% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Mason City, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.7% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  389.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  169.5% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher