San Luis Obispo, California vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 25.7% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $37,169 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Lancaster
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% higher
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher