El Centro, California vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 16.5% more expensive than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $58,257 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Lancaster
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to El Centro, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher