Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. North East, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North East, Maryland is 12.8% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,407 in North East, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North East, Maryland is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in North East
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. North East, MD
Compared to Lancaster, North East is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher