Lancaster, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 39.5% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $111,583 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in San Diego
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Lancaster, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher