Lucerne, California vs. Belle Plaine, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belle Plaine, Iowa is 25.1% cheaper than Lucerne, California.

You would need a salary of $52,446 in Belle Plaine, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lucerne, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belle Plaine, Iowa is cheaper than Lucerne, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Belle Plaine
than in Lucerne, California
Lucerne, CA vs. Belle Plaine, IA
Compared to Lucerne, Belle Plaine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher