Kalama, Washington vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 2.7% more expensive than Kalama, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,339 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalama, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Kalama, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Kalama, Washington
Kalama, WA vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Kalama, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  66.9% higher
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher