Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, California vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 31.1% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $51,652 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Lancaster, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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