Mena, Arkansas vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 59.9% more expensive than Mena, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $79,972 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mena, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Mena, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Mena, Arkansas
Mena, AR vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to Mena, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  60.2% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher