What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Waterloo, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 654% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Waterloo, Iowa?

A salary of $78,800 in Waterloo, Iowa should increase to $192,841 in Los Angeles, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WATERLOO vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Waterloo, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 144.7% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $192,841 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
654% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Waterloo, Iowa

Waterloo, IA vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Waterloo, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

144.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

632.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% higher

Commute

157.1% higher

Health

14.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Waterloo, Iowa vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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