Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Cortland, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cortland, New York is 14.2% cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $42,881 in Cortland, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cortland, New York is cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in Cortland
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Cortland, NY
Compared to Lancaster, Cortland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower