Clearwater, Florida vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 7.9% cheaper than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $199,920 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Clearwater, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Clearwater, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower