Smithfield, Utah vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 12.1% more expensive than Smithfield, Utah.

You would need a salary of $56,043 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Smithfield, Utah
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Smithfield, Utah
Smithfield, UT vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Smithfield, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher