Bethalto, Illinois vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 40.9% more expensive than Bethalto, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,466 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethalto, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Bethalto, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Bethalto, Illinois
Bethalto, IL vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Bethalto, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher