Lancaster, California vs. Idaho Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Idaho Springs, Colorado is 1.0% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $178,122 in Idaho Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Idaho Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
24% cheaper in Idaho Springs
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Idaho Springs, CO
Compared to Lancaster, Idaho Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher