Columbus, Georgia vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 19.5% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $52,581 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Columbus, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher