Lancaster, New York vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 1.1% cheaper than Lancaster, New York.

You would need a salary of $49,433 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is cheaper than Lancaster, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Iowa City
than in Lancaster, New York
Lancaster, NY vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Lancaster, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% lower
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher