Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania is 6.6% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $53,286 in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Jim Thorpe
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Jim Thorpe, PA
Compared to Lancaster, Jim Thorpe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher