Lancaster, California vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 10.2% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $44,913 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Fresno
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower