| Lancaster, PA | Harrisburg, PA | United States |
Overall | 99.5 | 89.8 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 102.7 | 97.2 | 100 |
Health | 112.2 | 109.4 | 100 |
Housing | 73.0 | 64.5 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $171,000 | $212,400 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,430.0% | 10,240.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 90.1 | 88.3 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 113.2 | 128.1 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lancaster 14 Reviews
Lancaster is really nice in some parts, but it seems like the further away you get from downtown the worse it gets. I grew up around Saint Joseph and manor and saw More
I was there last weekend and was extremely favorably impressed. The only hesitation, and question, I have about the place is the high crime rate. It is hard to tell from More
Lancaster is the nation's oldest inland city located in central PA amid Amish farmlands. Walkable and soon to be bike friendly, it offers a variety of great restaurants More
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Reviews for Harrisburg 23 Reviews
I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer More
I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many More
Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is More
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