Athens, Ohio vs. Lancaster, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Ohio is 10.7% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $123,991 in Lancaster, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Ohio is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Lancaster, OH
Compared to Athens, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  58.0% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher