Fitchburg, Massachusetts vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 9.9% cheaper than Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $198,282 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fitchburg, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg, MA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Fitchburg, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% lower
      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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower