Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, California vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 36.6% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $31,697 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Gary
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs Gary, IN
Compared to Lancaster, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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