Brooklyn, New York vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 50.6% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $533,860 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Brooklyn, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.2% lower
  Commute
  53.2% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower