Fairfield, California vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 32.6% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $91,030 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Fairfield, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower