Fairfax, Virginia vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 22.4% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $116,397 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% lower
      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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower