Lancaster, California vs. Sonoma, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonoma, California is 47.7% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $73,826 in Sonoma, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonoma, California is more expensive than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Sonoma
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Sonoma, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Sonoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher