College Station, Texas vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 3.2% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,582 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% more expensive in Lancaster
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to College Station, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher