Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 11.2% cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $88,813 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Hershey, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower