Velarde, New Mexico vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 35.6% more expensive than Velarde, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $49,770 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Velarde, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Velarde, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Velarde, New Mexico
Velarde, NM vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Velarde, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  43.1% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher