Bangor, Pennsylvania vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 20.5% more expensive than Bangor, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,273 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Bangor, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Bangor, Pennsylvania
Bangor, PA vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Bangor, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher