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


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 37.4% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $31,304 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to Lancaster, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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