Costa Mesa, California vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 35.3% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $32,340 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa_Mesa, CA vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Costa_Mesa, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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