Friendswood, Texas vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 7.0% more expensive than Friendswood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,233 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Friendswood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Friendswood, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Friendswood, Texas
Friendswood, TX vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Friendswood, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% higher
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher