Gainesville, Virginia vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 18.6% cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $69,228 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Gainesville, Virginia
Gainesville, VA vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower