Lancaster, California vs. Midland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midland, Texas is 20.3% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $87,713 in Midland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Texas is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Midland
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Midland, TX
Compared to Lancaster, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower