Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Abilene, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Abilene, Texas is 13.1% cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,428 in Abilene, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Abilene, Texas is cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
23% cheaper in Abilene
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Abilene, TX
Compared to Lancaster, Abilene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower