Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Lancaster, California


The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 31.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,422 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Lancaster, CA
Compared to Seattle, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  68.3% higher
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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