Cost of Living Calculator - Swea City, Iowa vs Lancaster, California


The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 73.5% more expensive than Swea City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $86,727 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Swea City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Swea City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
523% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Swea City, Iowa
Swea City, IA vs Lancaster, CA
Compared to Swea City, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.5% higher
      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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  604.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  96.7% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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