El Paso, Texas vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 11.3% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $83,506 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
59% more expensive in Lancaster
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to El Paso, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher