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LANCASTER vs. WEST DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, California vs West Des Moines, Iowa

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 22.7% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $74,212 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Lancaster, California

Lancaster, CA vs West Des Moines, IA

Compared to Lancaster, West Des Moines is:

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22.7% lower

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.9% lower

Commute

40.2% lower

Health

15.2% higher

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Personal

13.3% lower

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