Lancaster, California vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 14.8% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $149,217 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is more expensive than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Des Moines, WA
Compared to Lancaster, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.2% lower
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher