St. Charles, Missouri vs. Lancaster, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 24.9% more expensive than St. Charles, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $113,470 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than St. Charles, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Lancaster
than in St. Charles, Missouri
St. Charles, MO vs. Lancaster, CA
Compared to St. Charles, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher