What is a pro or con of living in Lake Los Angeles, Californiacompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Transportation is 125% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Los Angeles, California copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $37,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $44,783 in Lake 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.

WEST DES MOINES vs. LAKE LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 21.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,783 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
125% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA

Compared to West Des Moines, Lake Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

15.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

24.1% higher

Commute

125.2% higher

Health

13.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.8% higher

Cost of Food

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

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