What is a pro or con of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvaniacompared to Kernersville, North Carolina?

Health is 16% more expensive in Lancaster.

What salary do I need to live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania copmared to Kernersville, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Kernersville, North Carolina should increase to $52,291 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

KERNERSVILLE vs. LANCASTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Kernersville, North Carolina vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 4.6% more expensive than Kernersville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,291 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Kernersville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Kernersville, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
16% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Kernersville, North Carolina

Kernersville, NC vs. Lancaster, PA

Compared to Kernersville, Lancaster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.9% higher

Commute

19.2% higher

Health

16.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Kernersville, North Carolina vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Kernersville, NC vs. Lancaster, PA

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