What is a pro or con of living in Manchester, New Hampshirecompared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 103% more expensive in Manchester.

What salary do I need to live in Manchester, New Hampshire copmared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $37,500 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania should increase to $43,250 in Manchester, New Hampshire (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. MANCHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Manchester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, New Hampshire is 15.3% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,250 in Manchester, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Manchester
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, PA vs. Manchester, NH

Compared to Lancaster, Manchester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

79.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.6% higher

Commute

2.9% lower

Health

26.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

22.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Manchester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lancaster, PA vs. Manchester, NH

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