Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 7.0% cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,743 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
13% cheaper in Indianapolis
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Lancaster, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower