Lancaster, California vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 53.5% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $65,996 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Oakland
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher