Spirit Lake, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 105.6% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $154,201 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Spirit Lake, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  352.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  159.5% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower