Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, California vs Urbandale, Iowa


The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 20.7% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $475,826 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Urbandale
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs Urbandale, IA
Compared to Lancaster, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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