Columbus, Indiana vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 9.7% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $164,603 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Columbus, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower