Oceanside, California vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 37.5% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $43,744 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Oceanside, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower