Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 40.4% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $70,208 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Johnson City, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% higher
  Commute
  62.2% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher