Kinston, North Carolina vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 22.7% more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,358 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Kinston, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Kinston, North Carolina
Kinston, NC vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Kinston, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower