Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 6.2% cheaper than Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $93,834 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Jim Thorpe, PA vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Jim Thorpe, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower