Columbia, South Carolina vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 8.0% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $118,852 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Columbia, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  2.6% lower
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