Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 37.9% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $68,945 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Jefferson City, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  75.6% higher
  Health
  29.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher