What is a pro or con of living in Marlborough, Massachusettscompared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 180% more expensive in Marlborough.

What salary do I need to live in Marlborough, Massachusetts copmared to Lancaster, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $70,000 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania should increase to $93,538 in Marlborough, Massachusetts (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. MARLBOROUGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Marlborough, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marlborough, Massachusetts is 33.6% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $93,538 in Marlborough, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Marlborough
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, PA vs. Marlborough, MA

Compared to Lancaster, Marlborough is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

168.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

11.4% higher

Health

20.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

25.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Marlborough, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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