Lawton, Oklahoma vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 21.1% more expensive than Lawton, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $83,580 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is more expensive than Lawton, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Barstow
than in Lawton, Oklahoma
Lawton, OK vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Lawton, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher