Polk City, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 81.8% more expensive than Polk City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $90,918 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Polk City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Polk City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Polk City, Iowa
Polk City, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Polk City, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  81.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  121.6% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  15.1% higher
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