Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 11.3% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $94,627 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Chesapeake, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher