Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 46.9% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $36,720 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Riverside
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Lancaster, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  62.2% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher