What is a pro or con of living in Kannapolis, North Carolinacompared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

Health is 15% cheaper in Kannapolis.

What salary do I need to live in Kannapolis, North Carolina copmared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania could decrease to $69,743 in Kannapolis, North Carolina (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.

LANCASTER vs. KANNAPOLIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Kannapolis, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kannapolis, North Carolina is 7.0% cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,743 in Kannapolis, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kannapolis, North Carolina is cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
15% cheaper in Kannapolis
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, PA vs. Kannapolis, NC

Compared to Lancaster, Kannapolis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.8% lower

Commute

7.2% lower

Health

15.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Kannapolis, North Carolina

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Lancaster, PA vs. Kannapolis, NC

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