Lancaster, California vs. Maricopa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maricopa, Arizona is 10.0% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $72,000 in Maricopa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maricopa, Arizona is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Maricopa
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Maricopa, AZ
Compared to Lancaster, Maricopa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower