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LANCASTER vs. DES MOINES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs Des Moines, Iowa

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 13.8% cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $77,579 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
14% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, PA vs Des Moines, IA

Compared to Lancaster, Des Moines is:

Homeowner

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13.8% lower

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Food

6.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

4.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.1% lower

Commute

17.1% lower

Health

8.7% lower

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Personal

9.2% lower

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