Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Laguna Woods, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Woods, California is 24.2% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,103 in Laguna Woods, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laguna Woods, California is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Laguna Woods
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Laguna Woods, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Laguna Woods is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher