Lancaster, California vs. Escondido, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escondido, California is 26.6% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $141,802 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is more expensive than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Escondido
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Escondido, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower