Mason City, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 151.7% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $125,857 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, 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
565% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Mason City, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.7% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  643.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  179.7% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher