Postville, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 135.9% more expensive than Postville, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $117,938 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Postville, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Postville, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
610% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Postville, Iowa
Postville, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Postville, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  135.9% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  737.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  114.1% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher