Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Ocean City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, New Jersey is 62.9% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $81,435 in Ocean City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, New Jersey is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
396% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Ocean City, NJ
Compared to Lancaster, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  347.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher