Lancaster, California vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 27.5% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $36,261 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Lancaster, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher