Methuen Town, Massachusetts vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 4.6% cheaper than Methuen Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $70,564 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Methuen Town, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is cheaper than Methuen Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Methuen Town, Massachusetts
Methuen Town, MA vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Methuen Town, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower