Lancaster, California vs. Mitchell, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mitchell, South Dakota is 30.6% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $34,696 in Mitchell, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mitchell, South Dakota is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Mitchell
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Mitchell, SD
Compared to Lancaster, Mitchell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  52.9% lower
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower