Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Washington vs Lancaster, California


The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 12.9% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,353 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des_Moines, WA vs Lancaster, CA
Compared to Des_Moines, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  61.7% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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