Lancaster, California vs. Valley City, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley City, North Dakota is 31.2% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $46,359 in Valley City, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley City, North Dakota is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Valley City
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Valley City, ND
Compared to Lancaster, Valley City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% lower
  Commute
  46.4% lower
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower