Lancaster, California vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 21.7% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $66,522 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barstow, California is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Barstow
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Barstow, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Barstow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower