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Lancaster is certainly considered a great place to live and work, especially considering that the cost of living is lower (by about 24%) than the average cost of living in the state of California. It also possesses a diverse community that is committed to healthcare and dedicated to protecting the environment—-as evidenced by the fact Lancaster makes more solar power per capita than any other city in the state. Lancaster’s economy is also booming, bolstered by its strongest industries: retail and trade, education, and healthcare.

To be fair, a ‘comfortable salary’ definitely depends on your household size and needs. However, a decent living salary for a household with two working parents and two kids in Lancaster, California, (which is located in Los Angeles county) is roughly $125,424, or $30.15 per hour, per parent, after taxes, according to the MIT Living Wage calculator. Meanwhile, a good salary for a single working adult with no children is roughly $44,138 after taxes.

Lancaster is known for being a quick desert getaway. Located 45 miles north of downtown Los Angeles on the western edge of the Mojave Desert, Lancaster sits within the famous Antelope Valley. Tourists come from far and wide to view the city’s seasonal poppy display. Nearby, visitors can also see another species native to California, the Joshua tree.

The city is known for its locally owned and operated restaurant scene. And it’s home to the Museum of Art and History (MOAH) and Antelope Valley Indian Museum. So it comes as no surprise that Lancaster also houses the location of the “Kill Bill Church” from the famous movie franchise.

While Lancaster is generally considered a safe place to live, it should be noted that crime rates are higher in this area than it may be in other areas of the country. The total crime rate is around 2.9%, which means 29 in 1000 people will statistically be the victim of a crime in Lancaster each year.  And while this rate may be higher than the national average, Lancaster comes in below the national average in violent and property crime rates. Additionally, it should be noted that crime rates vary significantly from neighborhood to neighborhood, so some areas may be safer than others.

There is plenty to do in Lancaster, from enjoying the local entertainment to checking out its scenic nature preserves. Here are just a few things you can look forward to experiencing in Lancaster:

• Visiting the BLVD farmers market
• Seeing a show at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center
• Getting into minor league baseball watching the Lancaster JetHawks at The Hangar
• Taking a drive along the only “Musical Road” in the U.S.
• Visiting the Boeing Plaza to see the Aerospace Walk of Honor
• Immersing yourself into the city’s indigenous history at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum