Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs Compton, California


The cost of living in Compton, California is 49.4% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $112,048 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Compton
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs Compton, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  78.6% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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