What is a pro or con of living in Fort Washington, Pennsylvaniacompared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 206% more expensive in Fort Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania copmared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania should increase to $69,496 in Fort Washington, 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.

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LANCASTER vs. FORT WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania is 39.0% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,496 in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Fort Washington
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, PA vs. Fort Washington, PA

Compared to Lancaster, Fort Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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9.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

220.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% higher

Commute

9.8% higher

Health

9.9% lower

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Personal

13.8% higher

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