What is a pro or con of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvaniacompared to Castro Valley, California?

Median Home Cost is 83% cheaper in Lancaster.

What salary do I need to live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania copmared to Castro Valley, California?

A salary of $90,000 in Castro Valley, California could decrease to $42,465 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CASTRO VALLEY vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Castro Valley, California vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 52.8% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $42,465 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Castro Valley, California

Castro Valley, CA vs. Lancaster, PA

Compared to Castro Valley, Lancaster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

83.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.8% higher

Commute

28.2% lower

Health

3.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Castro Valley, California vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Castro Valley, CA vs. Lancaster, PA

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