Lancaster, California vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 17.8% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $82,174 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% cheaper in Montrose
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Lancaster, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower