Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 55.6% more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $77,808 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Alamogordo, NM vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Alamogordo, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  84.8% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher