Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 8.4% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,787 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Charlotte, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower