Lancaster, California vs. Janesville, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Janesville, Wisconsin is 26.4% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $36,783 in Janesville, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Janesville, Wisconsin is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Janesville
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Janesville, WI
Compared to Lancaster, Janesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower